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An electrically actuated aircraft brake and method characterized by the use actuator modules which can be easily and quickly replaced as a unit. Quick and easy replacement of the actuator modules can be effected without disassembly of the overall brake and wheel assembly. Accordingly, brake manufact

An electrically actuated aircraft brake and method characterized by the use actuator modules which can be easily and quickly replaced as a unit. Quick and easy replacement of the actuator modules can be effected without disassembly of the overall brake and wheel assembly. Accordingly, brake manufacturing, repair costs, overhaul, parts stocking and maintenance costs and requirements are minimized and/or greatly simplified compared to integrated brake designs used in the prior art. Also, a malfunctioning actuator module on an aircraft can be replaced and preferably quickly enough to allow the aircraft to remain in scheduled service and/or with a minimum of downtime.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A brake comprising a brake disk stack, a brake head, and at least one actuator module mounted to the brake head, the actuator module including a module housing, a reciprocating ram and a motive device operatively connected to the reciprocating ram for selectively moving t

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A brake comprising a brake disk stack, a brake head, and at least one actuator module mounted to the brake head, the actuator module including a module housing, a reciprocating ram and a motive device operatively connected to the reciprocating ram for selectively moving the reciprocating ram into and out of forceful engagement with the brake disk stack for applying and releasing braking force, and wherein the actuator module is removable as a unit from one side of the brake head.