Wings — Front Spar Lower Boom — Inspection

Published: Mar 2, 2021
Effective: Mar 16, 2021
Deadline: Mar 16, 2022

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What to do

Operators of Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes must perform a detailed inspection of the wing front spar lower boom within 12 months of 16 March 2021. If corrosion is detected, corrective actions 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.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0059 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 wing front spar lower boom for corrosion on aircraft that completed a specific maintenance task before 2015. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the wing by detecting and correcting corrosion issues.

What changed

This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time detailed inspection requirement of the wing front spar lower boom between specified wing stations to detect corrosion. If corrosion is found, corrective actions must be taken before the next flight. Additionally, inspection results must be reported to Fokker Services, making this an interim safety measure pending further directives.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential structural integrity issue that could compromise wing strength and safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent corrosion-related failures, ensuring aircraft remain airworthy and safe to operate. Compliance also avoids regulatory penalties and supports continued certification of affected aircraft.

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