AD 89-04-06 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-04-06 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 050 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 100 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 200 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 300 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 400 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 500 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 600 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 700 Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Engine separation and subsequent structural damage to the airplane aft of the engine due to self-tapping screws on nacelle brace struts.

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Required Actions

Inspect both right and left upper nacelle brace struts in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44 (or Revision 1 for specified serial numbers). Replace the brace strut if a self-tapping screw is found, prior to 30,000 landings on the strut or within 500 landings after the effective date/AD compliance, whichever is later.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of the referenced amendment (March 28, 1989 for airplanes under Service Bulletin F27/54-44; January 3, 1990 for serial numbers 10308-10340 and 10342-10360).

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Affected Aircraft

Fokker Model F-27 series airplanes, serial numbers 10102 through 10307, 10308 through 10340, and 10342 through 10360.

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Federal Register Abstract

Nacelle Brace Struts

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AD Number:
89-04-06 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nacelle Brace Struts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/03/1990
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: 89-04-06 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6405

AD NUMBER:   89-04-06 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 3, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   89-04-06 R1 FOKKER: Amendment 39-6143 as revised by Amendment 39-6405.

Applicability: Model F-27 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 10102 through 10307, 10308 through 10340, and 10342 through 10360, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine separation and subsequent structural damage to the airplane aft of the engine, accomplish the following:

A. For airplanes listed in Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, dated July 7, 1988: Within 60 days after March 28, 1989 (the effective date of AD 89-04-06, Amendment 39-6143), inspect both the right and left upper nacelle brace struts, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, dated July 7, 1988. If any brace strut is found with a self-tapping screw, prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings on the strut, or within the next 500 landings from May 27, 1989, whichever occurs later, replace the brace strut in accordance with the referenced service bulletin.

B. For airplanes Serial Numbers 10308 through 10340 and 10342 through 10360: Within 60 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect both the right and left upper nacelle brace struts, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, Revision 1, dated May 19, 1989. If any brace strut is found with a self-tapping screw, prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings on the strut, or within the next 500 landings after the effective date of this amendment, whichever occurs later, replace the brace strut in accordance with the referenced service bulletin.

C. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

The AD revises Amendment 39-6143, AD 89-04-06, which became effective on March 28, 1989.

This amendment (39-6405, AD 89-04-06 R1) becomes effective on January 3, 1990.

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AD Number:
89-04-06 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nacelle Brace Struts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/03/1990
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: 89-04-06 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6405

AD NUMBER:   89-04-06 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-27 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 3, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   89-04-06 R1 FOKKER: Amendment 39-6143 as revised by Amendment 39-6405.

Applicability: Model F-27 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 10102 through 10307, 10308 through 10340, and 10342 through 10360, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine separation and subsequent structural damage to the airplane aft of the engine, accomplish the following:

A. For airplanes listed in Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, dated July 7, 1988: Within 60 days after March 28, 1989 (the effective date of AD 89-04-06, Amendment 39-6143), inspect both the right and left upper nacelle brace struts, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, dated July 7, 1988. If any brace strut is found with a self-tapping screw, prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings on the strut, or within the next 500 landings from May 27, 1989, whichever occurs later, replace the brace strut in accordance with the referenced service bulletin.

B. For airplanes Serial Numbers 10308 through 10340 and 10342 through 10360: Within 60 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect both the right and left upper nacelle brace struts, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/54-44, Revision 1, dated May 19, 1989. If any brace strut is found with a self-tapping screw, prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings on the strut, or within the next 500 landings after the effective date of this amendment, whichever occurs later, replace the brace strut in accordance with the referenced service bulletin.

C. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

The AD revises Amendment 39-6143, AD 89-04-06, which became effective on March 28, 1989.

This amendment (39-6405, AD 89-04-06 R1) becomes effective on January 3, 1990.

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