AD 86-23-04

86-23-04 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-5459. Applies to Model F27 airplanes; serial numbers 10105 to 10648 inclusive, 10654, 10658, 10659, 10660, 10662 to 10667 inclusive, 10669, 10672 and 10678; certificated in any category. To ensure structural integrity of the elevator trim tab, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished:

A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a one-time visual inspection of the elevator trim tab in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/55-59, Revision 1, dated October 15, 1985.

B. If incorrect rivets are installed, repair the tab before further flight in accordance with the above service bulletin.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Manager of Maintenance and Engineering, Fokker B.V., Product Support, P.O. Box 7600, 11172J Schiphol Oost, the Netherlands. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective December 10, 1986.