AD 89-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 0070 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 0100 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 1000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 3000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Fokker Services | F.28 Mark 4000 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The instrument lighting ballast transformers installed in the glareshield panel and right-hand cockpit sidewall may pose a potential fire hazard in the cockpit.
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Required Actions
Relocate the instrument lighting ballast transformers from the glareshield panel and right-hand cockpit sidewall to the left-hand cockpit sidewall within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/33-34. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Fokker Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Number 11003 through 11231, 11991, and 11992, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Instrument Lighting Ballast Transformers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes Subject: Instrument Lighting Ballast Transformers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/06/1989 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: 89-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6121 AD NUMBER: 89-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 6, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-02 FOKKER: Amendment 39-6121. Applicability: Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Number 11003 through 11231, 11991, and 11992, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a potential fire hazard in the cockpit, accomplish the following: A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, relocate the instrument lighting ballast transformers from the glareshield panel and the right-hand cockpit sidewall to the left-hand cockpit sidewall, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/33-34, dated June 1, 1988. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker Aircraft, USA, Inc., 1199 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6121, AD 89-03-02) becomes effective March 6, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes Subject: Instrument Lighting Ballast Transformers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/06/1989 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: 89-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6121 AD NUMBER: 89-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 6, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-02 FOKKER: Amendment 39-6121. Applicability: Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Number 11003 through 11231, 11991, and 11992, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a potential fire hazard in the cockpit, accomplish the following: A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, relocate the instrument lighting ballast transformers from the glareshield panel and the right-hand cockpit sidewall to the left-hand cockpit sidewall, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin No. F28/33-34, dated June 1, 1988. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker Aircraft, USA, Inc., 1199 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6121, AD 89-03-02) becomes effective March 6, 1989. FOOTER:
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