airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-04-10 · Effective 2012-04-25 · 77 FR 21395
Document
Document number
2012-8218
Federal Register citation
77 FR 21395
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Fokker Services B.V.
Publication date
2012-04-10
Effective date
2012-04-25
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0333
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes. This proposed AD would require performing a low frequency eddy current inspection for cracks of the lap joint of the rear fuselage, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the fuselage lap joint. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct exponential crack growth, which could lead to failure of the lap joint over a certain length and consequent in-flight decompression of the airplane.