AD/F50/101 - Engine Controls - Automatic Flight-Idle Stop Control Unit - CANCELLED

What this is: This document cancels a previous Australian aviation safety rule (Airworthiness Directive AD/F50/101) that applied to Fokker F50 aircraft.

What it does: As of 6 November 2009, aircraft operators no longer need to comply with the Australian requirements regarding the engine's automatic flight-idle stop control unit. Instead, they must follow a European safety directive (EASA AD 2009-0049R1) issued in October 2009.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Fokker F50 (also known as F27 Mk 50) series aeroplanes.

Why it matters: This change streamlines safety oversight by adopting a foreign directive rather than maintaining a separate Australian rule. It reduces regulatory duplication while ensuring the same safety standards are maintained through the European Aviation Safety Agency's requirements.