AD 69-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating of the aluminum heavy duty cable lugs during engine starting.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing engine starting selector relay locking nut, bolt, and washers with a captive locking nut P/N 80236 Sht. 893, revised securing bolt P/N 72436-2749, and washers 74736-287, following British Aircraft Corp. Viscount Modification Bulletin No. D.3219 Issue 1 or later ARB/FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1,500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 744 and Viscount 745D Series airplanes equipped with aluminum heavy duty cable lugs connected to the engine starter selector relay.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cable Lugs
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes Subject: Cable Lugs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/20/1969 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-823 AD NUMBER: 69-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 20, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-19-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-823. Applies to Viscount Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes equipped with aluminum heavy duty cable lugs connected to the engine starter selector relay. Compliance: Required within the next 1,500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the overheating of the aluminum heavy duty cable lugs during engine starting replace the existing engine starting selector relay locking nut, bolt, and washers with a captive locking nut P/N 80236 Sht. 893, revised securing bolt P/N 72436-2749 and washers 74736-287, in accordance with British Aircraft Corp. Viscount Modification Bulletin No. D.3219 Issue 1, dated September 9, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. The aluminum cable lug connections to engine starter selector relays are located in the main landing gear wheel bay at Nose Rib Station 131, LH and RH wings. This amendment becomes effective September 20, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes Subject: Cable Lugs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/20/1969 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D 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: 69-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-823 AD NUMBER: 69-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 20, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-19-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-823. Applies to Viscount Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes equipped with aluminum heavy duty cable lugs connected to the engine starter selector relay. Compliance: Required within the next 1,500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the overheating of the aluminum heavy duty cable lugs during engine starting replace the existing engine starting selector relay locking nut, bolt, and washers with a captive locking nut P/N 80236 Sht. 893, revised securing bolt P/N 72436-2749 and washers 74736-287, in accordance with British Aircraft Corp. Viscount Modification Bulletin No. D.3219 Issue 1, dated September 9, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. The aluminum cable lug connections to engine starter selector relays are located in the main landing gear wheel bay at Nose Rib Station 131, LH and RH wings. This amendment becomes effective September 20, 1969. FOOTER:
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