AD 88-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 and 800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 and 800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 700 and 800 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion of the wing upper surface and main spar upper cap could lead to structural failure of the wing.
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Required Actions
Within 7 days after the effective date and every 12 months thereafter, visually inspect the upper and underside of the wing skin between Stations 96 and 131 for corrosion signs like lifting skin, loose fasteners, or corrosion stains. If corrosion is found or suspected, remove the wing upper skin for thorough inspection and repair or replace damaged structures as needed. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch.
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Compliance Time
Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Model 700 and 800 series airplanes, including Viscount 744, Viscount 745D, Viscount 810, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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