86-05-08 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5243. Applies to Model F28 airplanes, certificated in any category.
11003 to 11189 inclusive
11190 to 11192 inclusive (RH side only)
Serial Numbers:
11991 and 11992
To prevent failures of the wing center section, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished, within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, or before the airplane reaches six years of age (from date of delivery), whichever occurs later:
A. Inspect the center wing rear spar end fittings, and repair if cracks are found, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F28/57-73, dated June 18, 1984.
B. Repeat the inspection and repairs required by paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed one year.
C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Manager, Maintenance and Engineering, Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, The Netherlands. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.
This amendment becomes effective April 7, 1986.