AD 93-19-07

93-19-07 FOKKER: Amendment 39-8706. Docket 93-NM-53-AD. Applicability: Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, equipped with Air Cruisers Company escape slide, part number D31840-(), with a cover having Air Cruisers Company part number 60750-101, 60750-103, or 61862-101; or with a cover having Fokker part number Y00294-401; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent failed deployment of escape slides, which could delay or impede the evacuation of passengers during an emergency, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the decorative cover on the L1 passenger door escape slide, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-064, dated February 23, 1993.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(d) The modification shall be done in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25- 064, dated February 23, 1993. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Fokker Aircraft USA, Inc., 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(e) This amendment becomes effective on December 17, 1993.