AD 69-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The glasscloth ducts on the outlet side of the cabin compressor in the engine nacelles and fiber glass saddle brackets may degrade and fail, increasing fire hazard.
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Required Actions
Replace glasscloth ducts with aluminum alloy ducts per BAC Modification Bulletin No. D3198 Issue 2 or FG.2070 Issue 2 or later approved issue. For Model 810, replace fiber glass saddle brackets with stainless steel brackets per FG.2070 Issue 2 or later approved issue.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Protection Cabin Compressor
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Protection Cabin Compressor Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1969 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-765 AD NUMBER: 69-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12,1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-10-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-765. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To improve the fire protection of air system ducting adjacent to cabin compressor outlets in the engine nacelles, accomplish the following: (a) For Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series airplanes, replace glasscloth ducts on the outlet side of the cabin compressor in the right inboard, the right outboard and the left inboard engine nacelle with aluminum alloy ducts in accordance with BAC Modification Bulletin No. D3198 Issue 2 (700 Series) or FG.2070 Issue 2 (810 Series) or later ARB-approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. (b) For Viscount Model 810 Series airplanes only, replace the right and left inboard nacelle fiber glass saddle brackets with stainless steel saddle brackets in accordance with BAC Modification Bulletin No. FG.2070 Issue 2 (800 Series) or later ARB-approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. This amendment is effective 12 June 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Protection Cabin Compressor Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1969 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-765 AD NUMBER: 69-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12,1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-10-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-765. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To improve the fire protection of air system ducting adjacent to cabin compressor outlets in the engine nacelles, accomplish the following: (a) For Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series airplanes, replace glasscloth ducts on the outlet side of the cabin compressor in the right inboard, the right outboard and the left inboard engine nacelle with aluminum alloy ducts in accordance with BAC Modification Bulletin No. D3198 Issue 2 (700 Series) or FG.2070 Issue 2 (810 Series) or later ARB-approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. (b) For Viscount Model 810 Series airplanes only, replace the right and left inboard nacelle fiber glass saddle brackets with stainless steel saddle brackets in accordance with BAC Modification Bulletin No. FG.2070 Issue 2 (800 Series) or later ARB-approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. This amendment is effective 12 June 1969. FOOTER:
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