AD 2008-20-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker | F | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports indicate that a final solution eliminating the cause of crack initiation in the main landing gear (MLG) main fitting is not yet available, necessitating repetitive inspections to detect and correct cracks that could reduce structural integrity of the MLG main fitting.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive eddy current inspections of the MLG main fittings and rework as necessary before further flight, in accordance with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106, including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit application of brakes during backward movement of the airplane and install a placard on the pedestal next to the parking brake handle.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months after April 26, 2006, or within 2,000 flight cycles since the last inspection, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Messier-Dowty main landing gears (MLGs).
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