AD 76-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd | Argosy AW.650 Series 101 | Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of main landing gear due to cracks in the main undercarriage auxiliary jack attach pin.
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Required Actions
Inspect the pin attaching the auxiliary jack to the drag stay for cracks in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-50D. If a crack is found, remove the pin and install a new attach pin (Dowty Rotol P/N 100402604), then follow the repetitive inspection cycle upon accumulating 6,000 landings on the new pin.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date (October 14, 1976) unless already accomplished within the last three calendar months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed three calendar months. For pins with 10,000 or more landings, compliance is required before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Armstrong Whitworth Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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