Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Turning Tube Assembly — Replacement
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What to do
Operators of Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes must replace affected nose landing gear turning tube assemblies within 22,000 flight cycles from 5 March 2019, the effective date of the directive. Only serviceable parts, either new or inspected and approved per the referenced service bulletins, may be installed thereafter. Maintenance personnel should follow the instructions in Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF100-32-171 and SAFRAN Landing Systems SB F100-32-117 for inspection and replacement.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0037 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear turning tube assemblies on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain affected nose landing gear turning tube assemblies with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to parts with specific part numbers installed on these aircraft models.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a mandatory replacement requirement for nose landing gear turning tube assemblies identified as having potential fatigue cracks due to incorrectly applied repairs. It requires operators to replace affected parts within a specified flight cycle limit and only install serviceable parts thereafter. The directive references specific service bulletins for inspection and replacement procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk involving potential failure of the nose landing gear turning tube, which could lead to aircraft damage and occupant injury. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid operational disruptions. Compliance teams need to track affected parts and ensure timely replacement to meet regulatory requirements.
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