AD 85-26-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 050 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 100 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 200 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 300 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 400 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 500 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 600 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F27 Mark 700 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear, damage to the elevator trim tab, elevator control bracket support, and elevator control bracket supporting rib structure, and failure of the wing/fuselage joint.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace the drag stay tube for cracks per Fokker Service Bulletin F27/32-147; modify elevator control bracket structure per F27/55-31; inspect and modify wing/fuselage joint per F27/57-54, Rev 1. Compliance with alternate means may be approved.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 days after January 26, 1986 (for items A and B) or within 180 days after January 26, 1986 or prior to 45,000 landings (whichever is later) for item C.
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker B.V. Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 airplanes as specified in the applicability statements of the referenced service bulletins.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/26/1986 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: 85-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5195 AD NUMBER: 85-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 26, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-26-04 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5195. Applies to Model F27 airplanes as indicated in the applicability statement of each service bulletin listed below, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless already accomplished: A. To prevent collapse of the main landing gear, within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the drag stay tube for cracks, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/32-147 dated September 1, 1981, and replace if cracks are found. B. To prevent damage to the elevator trim tab, the elevator control bracket support, and the elevator control bracket supporting rib structure, modify the structure in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-31 dated May 31, 1965, within 120 days after the effective date of this AD. C. To prevent failure of the wing/fuselage joint, inspect and modify the joint in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/57-54, Revision 1, dated April 2, 1984, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 45,000 landings, whichever occurs later. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. 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 the Manager, Maintenance and Engineering, Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, The Netherlands. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective January 26, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/26/1986 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: 85-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5195 AD NUMBER: 85-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F27 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 26, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-26-04 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5195. Applies to Model F27 airplanes as indicated in the applicability statement of each service bulletin listed below, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless already accomplished: A. To prevent collapse of the main landing gear, within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the drag stay tube for cracks, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/32-147 dated September 1, 1981, and replace if cracks are found. B. To prevent damage to the elevator trim tab, the elevator control bracket support, and the elevator control bracket supporting rib structure, modify the structure in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-31 dated May 31, 1965, within 120 days after the effective date of this AD. C. To prevent failure of the wing/fuselage joint, inspect and modify the joint in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/57-54, Revision 1, dated April 2, 1984, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 45,000 landings, whichever occurs later. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. 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 the Manager, Maintenance and Engineering, Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, The Netherlands. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective January 26, 1986. FOOTER:
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