AD 61-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 745D Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear ram foot fitting brake attachment flange pre-mod. .2781 standard.
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Required Actions
Inspect brake units P/N AH.50961/2 at next main wheel removal to ensure dowel shoulders P/N AHO.36232 do not protrude above torque plate P/N AH.41181/2. Inspect ram foot fitting for cracks on inside surface of top portion of brake attachment flange using dye penetrant. Replace or repair ram foot fitting if cracks are found between brake attachment holes and blend radius, per Vickers PTL No.225 or FAA approved method.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
All Viscount Model 745D Aircraft with Dunlop 'Inorganic' AH.50961/2 main wheel brake units.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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