AD 2016-10-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AD Number
2016-10-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8430
FR Citation
81 FR 33366

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker Services B Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Rotation of the flight control lock adjuster bracket, which had come loose from the elevator tension control regulator, leading to partially obstructed elevator movement. This could result in jamming of the elevator mechanism and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator tension control regulator for discrepancies, including loose control lock adjuster brackets, broken bracket attachment bolts, and missing nuts. Correct any discrepancies found, including reinstallation of missing or broken parts.

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Compliance Time

Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, all serial numbers.

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