SDR AU981239

Service difficulty report · Skin · Fokker F28MK4000

Difficulty date
September 3, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Fokker F28MK4000
Engine
Rroyce SPEY55515
Part
Skin
Condition
Delaminated
Location
Rudder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) RUDDER TRAILING EDGE DELAMINATED. THE DELAMINATION STARTED APPROXIMATELY 145 MM (5.7 INCHES) UP FROM THE BOTTOM AND EXTENDED UP FOR A FURTHER 710 MM (27.9 INCHES). THE WIDTH OF THE DELAMINATION WAS APPROXIMATELY 135 MM (5.3 INCHES).

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