AD 91-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fokker | F-28 | Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced structural integrity of the fuselage due to potential cracks and damage to areas adjacent to cold-bonded lap joint rivet holds.
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Required Actions
Within one year after the effective date, remove cold-bonded lap joint rivets and perform detailed visual and high frequency eddy current inspections per Fokker Service Bulletin F28/53-109. If no cracks/damage found, install 3/16-inch protruding-head rivets before further flight. If cracks/damage found, repair and install rivets before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
FOKKER Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 11003 through 11013, 11991, and 11992; certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lap Joint Rivets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-11-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-11-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-291-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes Subject: Lap Joint Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/24/1991 Make: Model: 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| F.28 Mark 2000 | F.28 Mark 3000 | F.28 Mark 4000 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-291-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7003 AD NUMBER: 91-11-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 24, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-11-07 FOKKER: Amendment 39-7003. Docket No. 90-NM-291-AD. Applicability: Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 11003 through 11013, 11991, and 11992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, remove the cold-bonded lap joint rivets, and perform detailed visual and high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks and damage to the areas adjacent to the rivet holds, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F28/53-109, dated October 24, 1990. 1. If no cracks or damage are found, prior to further flight, install 3/16-inch protruding-head rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. 2. If cracks or damage are found, prior to further flight, repair and install 3/16-inch protruding-head rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. B. An alternative method 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment 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 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 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-7003, AD 91-11-07) becomes effective on June 24, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-11-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-11-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-291-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes Subject: Lap Joint Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/24/1991 Make: Model: 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-291-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7003 AD NUMBER: 91-11-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FOKKER Model F-28 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 24, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-11-07 FOKKER: Amendment 39-7003. Docket No. 90-NM-291-AD. Applicability: Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 11003 through 11013, 11991, and 11992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, remove the cold-bonded lap joint rivets, and perform detailed visual and high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks and damage to the areas adjacent to the rivet holds, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F28/53-109, dated October 24, 1990. 1. If no cracks or damage are found, prior to further flight, install 3/16-inch protruding-head rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. 2. If cracks or damage are found, prior to further flight, repair and install 3/16-inch protruding-head rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. B. An alternative method 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment 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 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 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-7003, AD 91-11-07) becomes effective on June 24, 1991. FOOTER:
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