Wings — Outer Wing Stringers and Stringer Joint Pieces — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes with 34,000 or more flight cycles must perform a one-time special detailed inspection using high frequency eddy current techniques within compliance times ranging from 375 flight cycles to 24 months after the effective date, depending on flight cycle accumulation. Any detected cracks must be repaired following Fokker Services' approved instructions before further flight. Inspection results, including no findings, must be reported to Fokker Services within 15 days after inspection.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the outer wing stringers and stringer joint pieces on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time special detailed inspection using high frequency eddy current techniques to detect cracks in specific wing areas. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models with 34,000 or more flight cycles since entry into service.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory inspections of the outer wing stringers and stringer joint pieces on both left-hand and right-hand outer wings of affected Fokker F28 aircraft. It requires operators to perform a special detailed inspection within specified compliance times based on accumulated flight cycles and to report findings to Fokker Services. If cracks are found, approved repair instructions must be followed before further flight.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the wing, preventing potential failure due to undetected cracks that could compromise flight safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and avoid grounding of aircraft. The inspection and reporting requirements also support ongoing safety assessments and potential future regulatory actions.
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