FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Fokker F.28 Airplanes to Address Fire Extinguisher System Issue

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes to address a potential short circuit issue with the fire extinguisher electrical system. The proposed directive requires measuring the resistance of electrical connectors, inspecting for grommets or shrink sleeves, and modifying the system if necessary.