Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Upper Member — Inspection
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What to do
Operators must perform a detailed inspection within one month or 35 flight cycles from 26 December 2023, followed by daily visual inspections and a detailed inspection plus conductivity test within three months or 100 flight cycles. Any detected cracks require immediate replacement of the affected part before the next flight, and conductivity test failures require contacting Fokker Services for instructions. All findings must be reported to Fokker Services within 15 days.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0217 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main landing gear upper member on Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and address cracks and conductivity issues in the upper member of the main landing gear to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory detailed inspections, repetitive visual inspections, and conductivity tests of the main landing gear upper member on affected Fokker F27 models. It also establishes requirements for corrective actions if cracks or unacceptable conductivity measurements are found, and regulates the installation of only serviceable parts.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a potential unsafe condition that could lead to landing gear failure, risking aircraft damage and occupant injury. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and corrective actions to maintain aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
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