93-22-03: Inspect Rudder Pedal Assemblies

93-22-03 FOKKER: Amendment 39-8728. Docket 93-NM-78-AD. Applicability: Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes; serial numbers 11244 through 11407, inclusive, 11409, and 11410; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced braking authority and reduced directional control of the airplane while it is on the ground, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct an inspection of the rudder (brake) pedal assemblies, to verify installation of retainer rings, part number (P/N) MS16624-1075, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-047, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1993. (1) If all of the retainer rings are installed correctly, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If any retainer ring is not installed, or is not installed correctly, prior to further flight, install retainer ring, P/N MS16624-1075, in accordance with the service bulletin. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The inspection and necessary installation shall be done in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-047, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1993, which contains the following list of effective pages: Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page 1 1 February 9, 1993 2-4 Original August 28, 1992 This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Fokker Aircraft USA, Inc., 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on December 16, 1993.