AD 84-07-03 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the nose landing gear
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Required Actions
Inspect and repair the nose landing gear in accordance with specific paragraphs of British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflets No. 125 (for Model 800 series) and No. 262 (for Model 700 series), including accomplishment of BA Modification D.3284 if applicable. Inspections must be repeated at intervals not exceeding six months, with certain paragraphs done annually.
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Compliance Time
Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last six months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Model 700 series and 800 series airplanes certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-07-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-07-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/24/1986 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-07-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5251 AD NUMBER: 84-07-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-07-03 R1 BRITISH AEROSPACE, AIRCRAFT GROUP: Amendment 39-4837 as amended by Amendment 39-5251. Applies to all Viscount Model 700 series and 800 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent collapse of the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last six months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months, inspect and repair, as necessary, the nose landing gear in accordance with Paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 125, Issue 4, for all Model 800 series airplanes. Paragraphs 2.5 and 2.5.1 must be accomplished at the first inspection and thereafter at intervals not to exceed one year. 2. Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last six months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months, inspect and repair, as necessary, the nose landing gear in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Paragraphs 2.1 thru 2.4, and 2.7 of the British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 262, Issue 4, for all Model 700 series airplanes; and during the first inspection only, accomplish Paragraph 2.6 and BA Modification D.3284, if applicable. Paragraph 2.5 must be accomplished at the first inspection and thereafter at intervals not to exceed one year. 3. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. Amendment 39-4837 supersedes Amendment 39-1058 (35 FR 12325), AD 70-16-06. Amendment 39-4837 became effective May 6, 1984. This Amendment 39-5251 becomes effective March 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-07-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-07-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/24/1986 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: 84-07-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5251 AD NUMBER: 84-07-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 Series and 800 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-07-03 R1 BRITISH AEROSPACE, AIRCRAFT GROUP: Amendment 39-4837 as amended by Amendment 39-5251. Applies to all Viscount Model 700 series and 800 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent collapse of the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last six months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months, inspect and repair, as necessary, the nose landing gear in accordance with Paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 125, Issue 4, for all Model 800 series airplanes. Paragraphs 2.5 and 2.5.1 must be accomplished at the first inspection and thereafter at intervals not to exceed one year. 2. Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last six months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months, inspect and repair, as necessary, the nose landing gear in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Paragraphs 2.1 thru 2.4, and 2.7 of the British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 262, Issue 4, for all Model 700 series airplanes; and during the first inspection only, accomplish Paragraph 2.6 and BA Modification D.3284, if applicable. Paragraph 2.5 must be accomplished at the first inspection and thereafter at intervals not to exceed one year. 3. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. Amendment 39-4837 supersedes Amendment 39-1058 (35 FR 12325), AD 70-16-06. Amendment 39-4837 became effective May 6, 1984. This Amendment 39-5251 becomes effective March 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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