AD 2000-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker | F | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the nose landing gear (NLG) main fitting subassembly, which could lead to collapse of the NLG during takeoff and landing, and possible injury to the flightcrew and passengers.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the NLG main fitting subassembly to detect cracking. If cracking is detected, rework the main fitting. If rework does not eliminate cracking, replace the NLG. Conduct repetitive eddy current or dye penetrant inspections of the NLG main fitting subassembly at intervals not to exceed 750 flight cycles.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 7,500 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Messier-Dowty nose landing gear (NLG) having part number (P/N) 201071001 or 201071002, on which a main fitting subassembly (MFSA) having P/N 201071200, 201071228, 201071248, or 201071249 is installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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