AD 99-21-33

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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-21-33
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-225-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 20, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 202)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker Services F27 Mark 050 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of countersunk screws in the attachment of access panels to the bottom skin of the center wing could result in fatigue cracking of the bottom skin and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect improper installation (excessive gap) of the countersunk screws. If improper installation is found, ream the fastener holes and perform an eddy current inspection to detect cracks in the bottom skin. Repair any detected cracks in accordance with FAA-approved methods.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight if the inspection is not accomplished prior to 24,000 total flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 series airplanes, serial numbers 20103 through 20263 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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