AD 87-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700, 800, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700, 800, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700, 800, and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing due to cracking.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the wing upper surface and end rib in accordance with British Aerospace Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 185 or 316 (dated October 23, 1986) at intervals not exceeding 25 landings. Perform eddy current inspection of the wing in accordance with the same documents at intervals not exceeding 1,500 landings. Repair any found cracks prior to further flight as approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model Viscount 700, 800, and 810 series airplanes with more than 10,000 landings, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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