AD 88-05-04

88-05-04 FOKKER AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-5862. Applies to Model F-28 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 11003 to 11231 inclusive, 11991 and 11992, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent reduced directional control capability, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next six months after the effective date of this AD, install stops in the rudder pedal mechanism in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F28/27-158, dated November 15, 1985.

B. 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.

C. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Fokker Aircraft USA, 1199 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314. These documents 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 April 8, 1988.