airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-06-25 · Effective 2012-07-30 · 77 FR 37788
Document
Document number
2012-14546
Federal Register citation
77 FR 37788
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Fokker Services B.V.
Publication date
2012-06-25
Effective date
2012-07-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0039
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks underneath the passenger door in a butt-joint on the forward fuselage of a Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplane. This AD requires repetitive low frequency eddy current inspections of the forward fuselage butt-joints for cracks, and if necessary, a temporary repair followed by a permanent repair. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the butt-joint on the forward fuselage, which could result in explosive decompression and consequent loss of control of the airplane.