AD 98-21-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-92-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 06, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 193)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 050 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 100 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 200 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 300 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 400 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 500 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 600 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 700 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Rough Field Version (RFV) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of the MLG sliding member, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG.

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Required Actions

Inspect MLG legs to confirm correct installation of the sliding member out-stop installation, modify MLG assembly if parts are missing or damaged, measure and record extension of the MLG sliding member, and repeat measurements at intervals not to exceed 500 flight cycles. If extension exceeds 410.2 mm or increases by more than 1.0 mm above the initially recorded dimension, further inspections or modifications are required prior to flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD or December 16, 1993, as applicable. Measurements must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 500 flight cycles.

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