AD 59-24-01

Airworthiness directive · Propeller Warning Lights · Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount 810

Model
Viscount 810
Data sheet
TCDSA-814
Product
Aircraft · Large airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

59-24-01 VICKERS: Applies to all Viscount Model 810 Series Aircraft.

Compliance required by December 31, 1959.

In order to preclude the possibility of excessive glare affecting the pilots, the following modifications are required.

(a) The propeller below low stop warning lamps which are located on the fire control panels should be covered by filtered lamp cowls Vickers P/N 81536.287.

(b) Replace the existing lamp cowl Vickers P/N 74536-745, which is installed at the propeller low stop removed warning lights, with an improved lamp cowl Vickers P/N 75436-265.

The British Air Registration Board considers this mandatory.

(Vickers-Armstrongs Modification Bulletins Nos. FG-1559 and G-1668 cover this subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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