AD 2001-18-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-23-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 46509

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker F Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the fuselage butt joint forward of the emergency hatches on the left- and right-hand sides of the airplane at the level of stringers 27/48, which, if undetected, could result in depressurization during flight, possibly leading to structural failure of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time eddy current inspection to detect cracks of the fuselage butt joint forward of the emergency hatches on the left- and right-hand sides of the airplane at the level of stringers 27/48. If any crack is found, repair the crack prior to further flight. Submit a report of inspection findings to Fokker Services B.V. and the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

All Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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