FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Fokker F.28 Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, requiring a detailed inspection to detect improperly installed bushings in the wings' lower skin and corrective actions if necessary. The directive aims to prevent reduced tensile strength of the wing's lower skin and potential wing failure.