AD 2012-07-05
Effective 04/25/2012 · Published 04/10/2012
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes. This proposed AD would require performing a low frequency eddy current inspection for cracks of the lap joint of the rear fuselage, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the fuselage lap joint. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct exponential crack growth, which…