AD 2006-06-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker | F | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
An MLG main fitting failed on an airplane that was braking while moving backward, leading to a report of cracks in the MLG main fitting which could result in reduced structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear (MLG) main fitting for cracks using eddy current inspection and repair as necessary. Amend the AFM to prohibit application of brakes during backward movement. Affix a placard next to the parking brake handle to prohibit brake application during backward movement.
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Compliance Time
Within 14 days for AFM revision and placard installation; within 3 months or 2,000 flight cycles for MLG main fitting inspection, depending on prior inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes equipped with Messier-Dowty main landing gears (MLGs).
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