Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes to Undergo Repetitive Inspections and Modification

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive requiring Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes to undergo repetitive inspections of their wing skins and stringers to detect loose or missing rivets or gaps, and to eventually modify the rib-stringer connection to prevent fatigue cracking and ensure structural integrity.