AD 75-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 700 and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 700 and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 700 and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
High resistance at aluminum cable assembly terminations rated at 35 amperes and above, and at generator main ground cable assemblies due to overheating, corrosion, cable conductor strand fracture, and loose bolted joints.
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Required Actions
Inspect aluminum cables and cable assemblies rated at 35 amperes and above (except generator main ground cables) within 500 hours' time in service or 6 months after the effective date, whichever comes first, and every 3 years thereafter. Inspect generator main ground cable assemblies within the same initial timeframe and every year thereafter. Repair or replace any cables showing overheating, corrosion, strand fractures, or loose joints. Replace generator main ground cables within 3 years or 1 year after the effective date, whichever is later, and every 5 years thereafter.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 744, Viscount 745D, Viscount 810 models, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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