AD 95-15-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Viscount 744, 745D, and 810 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Viscount 744, 745D, and 810 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Viscount 744, 745D, and 810 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking or corrosion of the main spar forward booms or the upper root joint attachment fitting could lead to failure of the tailplane assemblies.
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Required Actions
Perform an inspection to detect corrosion of the tailplane assemblies using specified PTL documents. Correct discrepancies prior to further flight if corrosion is found. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 8 years.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 8 years of service since date of manufacture or within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Limited (formerly Vickers-Armstrongs Aircraft Limited) Model Viscount 744, 754D, and 810 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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