AD 85-12-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-12-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 050 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 100 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 200 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 300 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 400 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 500 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 600 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 700 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect rivets in the rudder tab could lead to structural failure of the rudder tab.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time visual inspection of the rudder tab per Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-58 within twenty days after the effective date. If incorrect rivets are found, repair the tab before further flight as per the service bulletin or an approved method.

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Compliance Time

within twenty days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Fokker Model F27 series airplanes with serial numbers 10105 through 10648, 10654, 10658 through 10660, 10662 through 10667, and 10669 through 10672

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Tab Inspection

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AD Number:
85-12-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Tab Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1985
Make:
Fokker Services
Model:
F27 Mark 050 | F27 Mark 100 | F27 Mark 200 | F27 Mark 300 | F27 Mark 400 | F27 Mark 500 | F27 Mark 6...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-12-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5080

AD NUMBER:   85-12-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-12-07 FOKKER: Amendment 39-5080. Applies to Model F27 series airplanes, serial numbers 10105 through 10648, 10654, 10658 through 10660, 10662 through 10667 and 10669 through 10672, certificated in all categories.

To ensure structural integrity of the rudder tab, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished:

A. Conduct a one-time visual inspection of the rudder tab in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-58, dated March 28, 1985, within twenty days after the effective date of this AD.

B. If incorrect rivets are found, repair the tab before further flight in accordance with the above service bulletin or in a manner approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, The Netherlands. These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985.

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AD Number:
85-12-07
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Tab Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1985
Make:
Fokker Services
Model:
F27 Mark 050 | F27 Mark 100 | F27 Mark 200 | F27 Mark 300 | F27 Mark 400 | F27 Mark 500 | F27 Mark 6...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-12-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5080

AD NUMBER:   85-12-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F27 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-12-07 FOKKER: Amendment 39-5080. Applies to Model F27 series airplanes, serial numbers 10105 through 10648, 10654, 10658 through 10660, 10662 through 10667 and 10669 through 10672, certificated in all categories.

To ensure structural integrity of the rudder tab, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished:

A. Conduct a one-time visual inspection of the rudder tab in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-58, dated March 28, 1985, within twenty days after the effective date of this AD.

B. If incorrect rivets are found, repair the tab before further flight in accordance with the above service bulletin or in a manner approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, The Netherlands. These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985.

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