AD 61-01-02

final rule
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MARTIN Models 202, 202A and 404 Aircraft

AD Number
61-01-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202 MARTIN Models 202, 202A and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202A MARTIN Models 202, 202A and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 404 MARTIN Models 202, 202A and 404 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failures of Model 404 main landing gear torque arms have occurred in the lower attachment point where the torque scissors attach to the strut, and a failure was found in the apex (upper to lower torque arm attach point).

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Required Actions

Inspect torque arm lugs and apex surfaces for cracks or corrosion using dye penetrant, ultrasonic, radiographic method, or FAA approved equivalent. Remove bolts and bushings if dye penetrant is used. Replace torque arm before next flight if cracks or corrosion are found.

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Compliance Time

within the next 225 hours' time in service, unless already accomplished within the last 225 hours' time in service, and every 450 hours' time in service thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

Martin-Marietta Corporation Models 202, 202A, and 404 aircraft with main landing gear torque arms having more than 12,000 hours' time in service.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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