airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-03-03 · Effective 2023-03-20 · 88 FR 13303
Document
Document number
2023-04254
Federal Register citation
88 FR 13303
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Fokker Services B.V.
Publication date
2023-03-03
Effective date
2023-03-20
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-0168
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks at the upper and lower fastener holes of a repair plate in the stubwing, which had been applied to repair heat damage. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin in the stubwing bay area to determine if a heat damage repair plate is installed, an inspection of repaired areas for cracking, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.