AD Amdt-39-10769

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10769
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-28-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 50130

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fokker F Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of MLG torque links could result in reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground during takeoff or landing.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections of the center joint of the main landing gear (MLG) torque link and MLG assembly for excessive free-play. Install new MLG torque link dampers to terminate repetitive inspections. Revise the FAA-approved maintenance program to incorporate inspections and overhaul of the new torque link dampers.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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