AD 87-18-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 0070 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 0100 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 1000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 3000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 4000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of certain bolts within the horizontal stabilizer control unit could cause uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Replace the horizontal stabilizer control unit following Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/F27-168, Revision 1. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 may be issued for operations to a base for modifications.
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Compliance Time
within one year after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker B.V. Model F28 airplanes, serial numbers 11003 through 11195, 11991, and 11992
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1987 Make: Fokker Services Model: F.28 Mark 0070 | F.28 Mark 0100 | F.28 Mark 1000 | F.28 Mark 2000 | F.28 Mark 3000 | F.28 Mark 4000 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5719 AD NUMBER: 87-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-01 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5719. Applies to Model F28 airplanes certificated in any category, serial numbers 11003 through 11195, 11991, and 11992. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer as a result of fatigue failure of certain bolts within the horizontal stabilizer control unit, accomplish the following within one year after the effective date of this AD: A. Replace the horizontal stabilizer control unit in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/F27-168, Revision 1, dated June 30, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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 the modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker Aircraft, 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. This document 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 October 7, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1987 Make: Fokker Services Model: F.28 Mark 0070 | F.28 Mark 0100 | F.28 Mark 1000 | F.28 Mark 2000 | F.28 Mark 3000 | F.28 Mark 4000 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: 87-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5719 AD NUMBER: 87-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER B.V. Model F28 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-01 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5719. Applies to Model F28 airplanes certificated in any category, serial numbers 11003 through 11195, 11991, and 11992. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer as a result of fatigue failure of certain bolts within the horizontal stabilizer control unit, accomplish the following within one year after the effective date of this AD: A. Replace the horizontal stabilizer control unit in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/F27-168, Revision 1, dated June 30, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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 the modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker Aircraft, 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. This document 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 October 7, 1987. FOOTER:
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