Fuselage — Stubwing Bay Area Skin — Inspection

Published: Apr 21, 2022
Effective: May 5, 2022
Deadline: Aug 5, 2022

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What to do

Operators must inspect the fuselage stubwing bay area within three months from 2022-05-05 according to Fokker Services Service Bulletin SBF100-53-135. If repairs are found, a high-frequency eddy-current inspection must be completed before exceeding 32,000 flight cycles after repair installation or within 12 months of the effective date, whichever is later. Any cracks found require contacting Fokker Services for approved repair instructions before further flight. Inspection results must be reported within 30 days of completion.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0070 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage stubwing bay area skin to detect cracks related to heat damage repairs. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

What changed

This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for the fuselage skin in the stubwing bay area to identify heat damage repairs and mandates follow-up high-frequency eddy-current inspections if repairs are found. It also requires reporting inspection results to Fokker Services and specifies corrective actions if cracks are detected.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential structural failures caused by cracks in repaired fuselage areas, which could compromise aircraft safety. Compliance ensures the early detection and correction of damage, maintaining airworthiness and regulatory conformity.

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