EASA AD 2023-0005-CN
CANCELLED: Fuselage — Stubwing Upper Skin — Inspection / Repair
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0005-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Fokker Services B.V. F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It cancels a previous Dutch AD related to inspection and repair of the fuselage stubwing upper skin due to bleed air leakage concerns. The directive confirms that updated maintenance manuals and structural repair procedures now adequately address the safety issues.
What Changed
This document cancels CAA Netherlands AD (BLA) 1995-076/3, which required repetitive inspections and repairs of the fuselage stubwing upper skin for heat damage caused by bleed air leaks. The cancellation follows a full reassessment and updates to the Structural Repair Manual, Maintenance Review Board Report, and Aircraft Maintenance Manual, which now provide sufficient safety measures without the need for an AD.
Why It Matters
For aviation professionals, this cancellation means that the previously mandated repetitive inspections and repairs under the cancelled AD are no longer required, simplifying maintenance and compliance efforts. Operators and maintenance organizations can rely on updated manuals and procedures to ensure structural integrity without additional regulatory burden.
What To Do
Affected operators and maintenance teams should update their maintenance practices to align with the revised Structural Repair Manual, Maintenance Review Board Report, and Aircraft Maintenance Manual. No further inspections or repairs are mandated by this cancellation notice, and no compliance deadlines apply.
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