Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14132 · Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Airplanes
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2018-07-21. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine the part number of the passenger service unit (PSU) panels for the PSU modification status, and corrective actions if applicable. This AD is prompted by reported incidents of smoke in the passenger compartment during flight. One of those incidents also included a burning smell and consequently led to emergency evacuation of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the PSU panel due to moisture ingress, which could result in smoke or fire in the passenger cabin.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine if Grimes Aerospace PSU panels having part number (P/N) 10-1178-() or 10-1571-(() are installed and the PSU modification status if applicable, and do any corrective actions if applicable, by doing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30, 2003.
Note 1: Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30, 2003, refers to Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040 (for PSU panel P/N 10-1178-(()), Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996; and Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041 (for PSU panel P/N 10-1571-(()), dated October 15, 1993, as additional sources of service information for modifying the PSU panel.
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a PSU panel, P/Ns 10-1178-(() and 10-1571-((), on any airplane, unless it has been inspected and any applicable corrective actions have been done in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD.
