AD NUMBER: 2004-08-01
MANUFACTURER: Fokker
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-08-01
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness
directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070
and 0100 series airplanes, that requires a magnetic inspection of
the sliding members of the main landing gear (MLG) for cracking,
and replacement of the sliding members with serviceable parts, if
necessary. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of
the sliding member, which could result in possible separation of
the MLG from the airplane and consequent reduced controllability of
the airplane upon landing and possible injury to passengers. This
action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.