AD 95-19-11
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
Fatigue cracking of certain fittings in the tailplane spar could result in structural degradation of the attachment of the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform high frequency eddy current inspections within specified intervals (3,000 landings or 3 years for Viscount 744/745D, 1,000 landings or 1 year for Viscount 810) to detect cracking of bolt holes on top fittings of the tailplane spar. Replace cracked fittings with serviceable parts if found.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,000 landings or 3 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first (for Viscount 744/745D) or within 1,000 landings or 1 year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first (for Viscount 810). Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3,000 landings or 3 years (for Viscount 744/745D) or 3,000 landings or 3 years (for Viscount 810).
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model Viscount 744, 745D, and 810 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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