Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplan
Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes
Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes
| AD/F100/63 Amdt 1 | Escape Ropes | 6/2005 |
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| Applicability: | All Model F28 Mk 0070 and Mk 0100 aircraft. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Replace affected escape ropes with serviceable parts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Services Service Bulletin F100-25-099, dated 28 June 2004, or later CAA-NL approved revision (for flight deck escape ropes).2. Amend the aircraft’s Maintenance Schedule to include a new discard task for the escape ropes after each 6 years time in service.Note: CAA-NL AD 2004-159 refers. |
| Compliance: | For Requirements 1 and 2: Within one calendar year after 12 May 2005.The compliance time remains unchanged by this issue. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 9 June 2005. | |
| Background: | Reports have been received from operators of small cracks evident in the polyester block into which the cotton flight deck escape rope is cast. A repair was subsequently carried out and a tensile test was performed. The results established that these ropes had deteriorated over time and their load-bearing capability had been considerably reduced. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to escape ropes failing or becoming unusable during an emergency evacuation.Amendment 1 is issued to delete reference to Service Bulletin TASBF50-25-903, as it is only applicable to F50 military aircraft. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
29 April 2005