AD 92-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Viscount Model 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Viscount Model 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Viscount Model 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the rear pressure bulkhead and associated decompression of the passenger cabin due to corrosion, cracks, and damage.
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Required Actions
Within 90 days after the effective date, inspect the rear pressure bulkhead using visual and specified non-destructive test methods per applicable British Aerospace Viscount Alert Preliminary Technical Leaflets. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 500 landings or 6 months, 1,600 landings or 2 years, or 2,500 landings or 3 years depending on the part inspected. Repair corroded, cracked, or damaged parts prior to further flight as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, and repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed specified landing counts or time periods as outlined.
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Affected Aircraft
All Viscount Model 744, 745D, and 810 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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