AD 71-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hazardous drift in the bus-bar undervoltage sensing unit setting
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Required Actions
Replace transistor T.1 in the Rotax Voltage Sensing Unit Type U.3619 with a new transistor in accordance with Rotax Service Bulletin No. 24-368 dated 4 May 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA approved equivalent. Incorporate Rotax Modification SP7174.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon installation of the bus-bar undervoltage warning light in accordance with AD 70-02-04, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 744, Viscount 745D, and Viscount 810 series airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Undervoltage Sensing Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Undervoltage Sensing Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1971 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1191 AD NUMBER: 71-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-08-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1191. Applies to Vickers Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent a hazardous drift in the bus-bar undervoltage sensing unit setting, within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon installation of the bus- bar undervoltage warning light in accordance with AD 70-02-04, whichever occurs later, incorporate Rotax Modification SP7174 by replacing the transistor T.1 in the Rotax Voltage Sensing Unit Type U.3619 with a new transistor in accordance with Rotax Service Bulletin No. 24- 368 dated 4 May 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA approved equivalent. (British Aircraft Corporation Bulletin for Modification No. D3246, 3rd Issue, dated 12 May 1970, and Bulletin for Modification FG.2123, 3rd Issue, dated 12 May 1970 refer to this subject). This amendment becomes effective May 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Undervoltage Sensing Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1971 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: 71-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1191 AD NUMBER: 71-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-08-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1191. Applies to Vickers Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent a hazardous drift in the bus-bar undervoltage sensing unit setting, within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon installation of the bus- bar undervoltage warning light in accordance with AD 70-02-04, whichever occurs later, incorporate Rotax Modification SP7174 by replacing the transistor T.1 in the Rotax Voltage Sensing Unit Type U.3619 with a new transistor in accordance with Rotax Service Bulletin No. 24- 368 dated 4 May 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA approved equivalent. (British Aircraft Corporation Bulletin for Modification No. D3246, 3rd Issue, dated 12 May 1970, and Bulletin for Modification FG.2123, 3rd Issue, dated 12 May 1970 refer to this subject). This amendment becomes effective May 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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