AD 2001-20-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker | F | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper girder of the main landing gear (MLG) brackets could progress into the vertical stiffeners, resulting in reduced structural integrity of the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the upper girder of the MLG brackets. Repair a cracked bracket followed by repetitive inspections, or replace a cracked MLG bracket with an improved bracket, as applicable. Monitor cracks of 40 mm or less for up to 18 months with reduced inspection intervals.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months of detecting a crack of 40 mm or less, or as specified in the service bulletin.
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes; serial numbers 11003 through 11091 inclusive, 11094 through 11171 inclusive, 11991, and 11992; certificated in any category.
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