EASA AD 2020-0238
Airplane Flight Manual — Section Abnormal Procedures — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0238 is an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Section on Abnormal Procedures for Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the cabin pressurization control fault procedure following an incident where a passenger door opened under residual cabin pressure after landing. This directive mandates updates to the AFM to improve the procedure and prevent similar occurrences.
What Changed
The directive requires amending the CABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTROL FAULT procedure in section 4.02.01 of the applicable AFM for Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aircraft. The updated procedure clarifies actions to be taken when the CAB PRESS CTL alert appears after landing to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to passenger door opening under residual pressure.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for operators and maintenance teams to prevent potential injuries to cabin crew and ground personnel caused by passenger doors opening forcefully at the gate. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety by addressing a previously identified unsafe condition. It also aligns with regulatory requirements for aircraft operation and maintenance.
What To Do
Operators must amend the applicable AFM within 30 days of the effective date, 18 November 2020, by incorporating the updated CABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTROL FAULT procedure as specified. Flight crews must be informed of the changes and operate the aircraft accordingly. For aircraft with AFM versions not listed in the directive, operators must contact Fokker Services to obtain and incorporate the correct amendment.
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