EASA AD 2019-0162
Fuselage — Bottom Skin — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the fuselage bottom skin to detect corrosion, cracks, bulges, or missing fasteners that could compromise structural integrity. The directive requires reporting inspection results to Fokker Services and applying repairs if defects are found.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0162 introduces a new mandatory one-time detailed inspection of the fuselage bottom skin on all F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aircraft. It also requires corrective repairs before further flight if any damage or missing fasteners are detected, and mandates reporting inspection outcomes to the manufacturer. This AD does not supersede any previous directives.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of affected Fokker F28 aircraft by addressing potential corrosion and fastener issues that could lead to fuselage skin bulging, cracking, or decompression events. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and repairs to prevent safety risks and regulatory non-compliance. Reporting to Fokker Services supports continued airworthiness monitoring and safety improvements.
What To Do
Operators of Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes must perform a detailed inspection of the fuselage bottom skin within six months of 24 July 2019, following Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF100-53-132. If corrosion, cracks, bulges, or missing fasteners are found, repairs must be completed before the next flight. Inspection results, including cases with no findings, must be reported to Fokker Services within 30 days after inspection.
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