# Proposed AD 2003-NM-162-AD: Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-14-01
- Products: Fokker Services B.V.
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 17, 2004, 69 FR 12582
- Comments due: April 16, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-01)
- Docket: 2003-NM-162-AD
- FR document: 04-5943
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/74/02/7402c3a537d44f364b6b02f0d985ca70369469158a94cddc5c9776dcaaf783c2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-03-17/pdf/04-5943.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/17/04-5943/airworthiness-directives-fokker-model-f28-mark-0070-and-0100-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/29FEE732E6F1EAF486256E5A005522ED.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-162-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections of certain main landing gear (MLG) main fittings to detect forging defects, and rework of the main fittings if necessary. This action would require either replacement of each MLG with a MLG that has main fittings that have been inspected and reworked, or various one-time inspections of the main fittings and rework if necessary. Either of these actions would constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action would also revise the applicability by adding airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect forging defects of the MLG main fittings, which could lead to cracking and result in significant structural damage to the airplane and possible injury to the occupants. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 17, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-5943, comments due Apr 16, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/17/04-5943/airworthiness-directives-fokker-model-f28-mark-0070-and-0100-series-airplanes)

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