Regulation & law · 18/09/1996

Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series Airplanes Must Comply with New Airworthiness Directive

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes to inspect and adjust the torque value of the interlock mechanism of the large cargo doors, remove a spring, and install a new microswitch bracket to prevent improperly locked cargo doors and potential decompression and structural damage during flight.