Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplan
Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes
Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes
| AD/F100/87 | Downward Opening Passenger Door | 3/2008 |
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| Applicability: | Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aircraft, all serial numbers, if equipped with a downward-opening ‘airstair’ type passenger door. |
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| Requirement: | Action in accordance with the requirements of EASA AD 2008-0020.Note: Fokker Service Bulletins SBF100-11-025 Revision 1 and SBF100-52-086 original issue, or later EASA approved revisions, refer. |
| Compliance: | As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of13 March 2008. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 March 2008. | |
| Background: | Following a red illuminated “DOOR NOT LOCKED” status light indication on the door lock indication panel after lift off, the cabin crew operated the door lock handle. This resulted in inadvertent opening of the downward-opening passenger door during flight. Fokker 70/100 Service Letter 272 informs operators not to operate the door lock handle after the aircraft has started to move or before it has come to a complete standstill. This Directive requires installation of a warning placard and a one-time inspection of the clearance between lever part number A26997-003 and the Up-Limit Switch. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
1 February 2008