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1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity 

(1) F27 Mark 050, 0502 and 0604 aircraft serial number(s): 

20133 thru 20335, if no inboard fuel tanks are installed. 

B. Concurrent Requirements 

(1) Not applicable. 

C. Reason 

(1) An operator reported that in the LH nacelle the upper rod-end of the spring box of the 

main landing gear (MLG) actuator had touched a fuel pipe and that in the RH nacelle 

the MLG lock link (at the ground lock pin side) had touched another fuel pipe. For that 

reason SBF50-28-011 was issued in 1990 to introduce an inspection in each nacelle 

for a minimum clearance of 1.5 mm between the affected MLG parts and the fuel 

pipes. SBF50-28-011 also required the installation of new fuel pipe part numbers if 

less than 1.5 mm clearance was found. 

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This Service Bulletin 

cancels Service Bulletin 

SBF50-28-011 (Part 1) 

 FUEL

 “This Service Bulletin is associated with the Fuel Tank Safety Program” 

Distribution - A One-Time Inspection of the Configuration and Clearances of Fuel Pipes in the 

Nacelles 
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(2) The (subsequent) design review of the F27 Mk 050, 0502 and 0604 fuel system in 

accordance with the guidelines related to FAA SFAR 88 and JAA INT/POL/25/12 

revealed that an unsafe condition can develop if the clearance between the upper 

rod-end of the MLG spring box and the fuel pipe and/or the clearance between the 

MLG lock link at the ground lock pin side and the other fuel pipe is less than 3.0 mm. 

Insufficient clearance may result in chafing with possibly subsequent fuel leakage. 

With additional factors, this may result in an unsafe condition. 

(3) This Service Bulletin introduces a one-time inspection to verify the part numbers of 

the two fuel pipes in each nacelle. When the fuel pipe part numbers specified in this 

Service Bulletin are installed, no further action is required because they ensure a 

minimum clearance of 3.0 mm with the MLG parts. However if other fuel pipe part 

numbers are installed, a check for a minimum clearance of 3.0 mm must be 

performed. If that clearance is less than 3 .0 mm, SBF50-28-031 (introducing fuel 

pipe part numbers which ensure 3.0 mm clearance) must be accomplished. If the 

clearance is more than 3.0 mm, repeat inspections must be performed (ref fuel ALI in 

paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of this Service Bulletin) and the accomplishment of SBF50-28-

031 is optional (removing the fuel ALI requirement). 

Reason for Revision

(1) This revision is made to: 

 - Change the aircraft effectivity in the Planning Information 1.A.(1) 

 - Delete the NOTE below the CDCCL item for the post SBF50-28-031 configuration 

 in Publications Affected 1.L.(1) (c) 

 - Change header of Service Bulletin 

 - Change approval statement in paragraph 1.F.(1).(“Aproval”) 

 - Attach Revision 1 of MCNM F50-071 to the Service Bulletin. 

D. Description 

(1) This Service Bulletin is divided into two parts and tells you how to: 

- Part 1 : Check the Part Numbers of the Fuel Pipes in each Nacelle. 

- Part 2 : Check the Clearance between MLG Parts and Fuel Pipes in each 

 Nacelle. 

E. Compliance 

(1) Recommended. 

Fokker Services recommends the accomplishment of this Service Bulletin (part 1 and, 

if applicable part 2) within 6 months after the date of issue of this Service Bulletin. 
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 NOTE: It is expected that EASA will issue an Airworthiness Directive (AD) with respect to 

 this subject with the same compliance terms. Refer to the EASA website for the 

 publication of a Proposed Airworthiness Directive for comments. 

F. Approval 

(1) The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA nr. 

EASA.21J.059. 

G. Manpower 

(1) Approximately 8,0 man-hours are necessary to do Part 1 or Part 2 of this Service 

Bulletin on one aircraft. (16,0 man-hours for both part 1 and part 2) 

This table of manpower will help you to schedule and do this Service Bulletin: 

Instructions Men Man-hours Elapsed time 

(hours) 

Removal - - - 

Modification 

Inspection 2 8,0 4,0 

Installation - - - 

Testing - - - 

Total 8,0 4,0 

NOTE: This estimate does not include the time necessary for the paint to dry 

and/or the sealant to cure. 

(2) The estimated hours are for direct labor done by experienced personnel. They are 

calculated based on the conditions given in SBF50-00-001 (Service Bulletin 

Introduction, section 2.C., "Manpower"). 

H. Weight and Balance 

(1) Weight change: None 

Index change: None. 

I. Electrical Load Data 

(1) Not affected. 

J. Software Accomplishment Instructions 

(1) Not applicable. 
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K. References 

(1) Fokker 50 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). 

Fokker Consumable Material List (CML). 

Fokker 50 Service Bulletin (SB): 

 - SBF50-28-011 

 - SBF50-28-031. 

L. Publications Affected 

(1) This SB affects the publications listed below: 

(a) Maintenance Documentation

- Fokker 50/60 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) - chapter 28-16 

 - chapter 32-30 

NOTE: See attached Manual Change Notification MCNM F50-071 Revision 1. 

(b) Maintenance Programs

- Fokker 50/60 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) 

- Fokker 50/60 Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) 

- Fokker 50/60 Customized Maintenance Program (CMP). 

(c) Special Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)

The effect of this Service Bulletin on the special ICA is as follows: 

 YES NO 

- Electrical Wiring Interconnection system (EWIS) X 

- Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) X - 

- Damage Tolerance of Fatigue Critical Structure X 

NOTE: If “YES”, when not already incorporated, the changed ICA will be 

incorporated in the MRB document within one calendar year from the 

date of issue of this Service Bulletin. Until then, the Fuel ALI and CDCCL 

actions as specified below shall be followed. 

For F27 Mk050, 0502, 0604 aircraft in the pre SBF50-28-031 configuration: 

 Fuel ALI: A detailed inspection shall be performed on clearances of the fuel pipes 

 in the LH and RH nacelle. The clearance shall be a minimum of 3.0 mm. 

The inspection interval is 4800 FH and the first repeat inspection must be 

performed not later than 4800 FH after part 2 of this Service Bulletin 

was performed.
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 NOTE: The inspection must be performed in accordance with the 

 instructions in the new task 28-16-00-200-816-A introduced with 

 attached Revision 1 of MCNM F50-071. 

 CDCCL: In case of the replacement or removal / installation of the fuel pipes or 

 removal / installation of the MLG gear upper member, outer cylinder, 

 drag stay or lock link in the LH or RH nacelle, it shall be assured that 

 the minimum clearance is 3.0 mm. 

 NOTE: The verification shall be performed in accordance with the 

 instructions in the AMM task 32-30-00-710-815-A, changed in 

 accordance with the change instructions for pre SBF50-28-031 

 aircraft in the attached Revision 1 of MCNM F50-071. 

For F27 Mk050, 0502, 0604 aircraft in the post SBF50-28-031 configuration

CDCCL: In case of replacement or removal / installation of the fuel pipes in the 

 LH and RH nacelle, it shall be assured that the fuel pipes and 

 associated brackets and clamps remain in the post SBF50-28-031 

 configuration. 

(d) Operational Documentation

Not affected. 

(2) For incorporation of this Service Bulletin in your documentation refer to 

SBF50-00-001 (Service Bulletin Introduction, section 4 "Incorporation of Service 

Bulletins in Documentation of Fokker Services"). 

M. Interchangeability or Intermixability of Parts 

(1) Not applicable. 
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2. Material Information

A. Material – Price and Availability 

(1) The materials are local source items. 

B. Material Required 

(1) These parts, which are necessary to complete this Service Bulletin on 1 aircraft, are 

not part of the mod kit. 

New Part Number Qty Keyword Info Old Part Number Instructions/ 

Disposition

- * Plasticine - - Local source

NOTE:* Use as much as necessary. 

(2) These mod kit parts are necessary to do this Service Bulletin on 1 aircraft. 

(a) Not applicable. 

C. Tooling – Price and Availability 

(1) Not applicable. 

D. Drawings Required 

(1) Not applicable. 
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3. Accomplishment Instructions

General 

- These instructions are applicable to the LH and RH installation. 

- Data for the RH installation is between parentheses. 

- Refer to the CML for material numbers. 

Part 1

A. Do a Configuration Check of the affected Fuel Pipes in each Nacelle. 

Refer to figure 1. 

(a) If all part numbers of the installed fuel pipes (2 in each nacelle) are mentioned in 

the list below, then state in the aircraft logbook that the aircraft is post SBF50-28-

031. 

(b) If one or more part numbers of the installed fuel pipes ( 2 in each nacelle) are not 

mentioned in the list below, then perform part 2 of this Service Bulletin. 

- WIF7039-413 (WIF7039-414) or F8423-112-407 (F8423-112-408) 

- WIF7039-409 (WIF7039-411) or F8423-107-409 (F8423-107-411). 

Part 2

A. Do an Inspection to Check the Clearance between the MLG and the Fuel Pipes in each 

the Nacelle. 

Refer to figure 1. 

(1) Attach plasticine with a minimum thickness of 10 mm to the fuel pipes at the positions 

shown for the LH and RH Nacelles. 

(2) Put the aircraft on jacks (Refer to the AMM, chapter 07-11-00) 

(3) Do a retraction/extension test of the MLG (Refer to the AMM, 

chapter 32-30-00) 

(4) Examine the plasticine for the imprint made by the MLG and carefully determine the 

clearance by measuring the shortest distance from each fuel pipe to the imprint of the 

MLG in the piece of plasticine. 

(a) If, for all 4 fuel pipes, the measured clearance is more than 3.0 mm, then 

continue with step (5). 
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(b) If, on one or more of the 4 fuel pipes, chafing marks are present on the fuel pipe 

or the measured clearance is less than 1.5 mm, Service Bulletin SBF50-28-031 

shall be accomplished before further flight. 

(c) If, on one or more of the 4 fuel pipes, the measured clearance is between 1.5 mm 

and 3.0 mm, Service Bulletin SBF50-28-031 shall be accomplished within 2 years 

after the issue date of this Service Bulletin SBF50-28-028. 

(5) Remove the plasticine that you attached in step (1). 

B. Remove the tools, materials and equipment from the work area. Make sure that work area 

is clean. 

C. Lower the aircraft to the ground and remove the jacks (Refer to the AMM, chapter 07-11-

00). 

D. State in your Aircraft Logbook that the aircraft is post SBF50-28-028 Part 1 and Part 2. 
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The General Arrangement of the Fuel Pipes 

Figure 1 
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MCNM-F50-071 REV 1 

Subject : Fuel – Inspection of the Fuel Pipes in the Nacelle, and if necessary, the Installation 

of Four New Fuel Pipes. 

Reason : This MCN is issued to provide you with the changes on the content(s) of the 

affected manual(s), due to the introduction of SBF50-28-028 and SBF50-28-031. 

Reason for 

Revision : CDCCL affected sections in AMM Task 32-30-00-710-815 are not applicable to 

aircraft which are in the Post SBF50-28-031 configuration. In addition, a new AMM 

Task is introduced for replacement of the fuel-pipes that are in the Pre SBF50-28-

031 configuration. 

Effectivity : Refer to SBF50-28-028 and SBF50-28-031. 

 

Compliance : Once you have determined the applicability of this MCN for one or more of your 

aircraft, incorporate this information into the applicable manual(s). 

Publications 

Affected : The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 

 The Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC). 

 

Change Note : AMM

 If your aircraft stays in the Pre SBF50-28-031 configuration, then update AMM 

Task 32-30-00-710-815-A, as follows: 

- Add the text (CDCCL) in front of the title of the Task 

- Add the following Notes below the title of the Task: 

- Add this new Subtask before Subtask 32-30-00-001-205-A00: 
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- Add this new Subtask after Subtask 32-30-00-001-355-A00: 

- Add a new Fig. 32-30-00-990-015-A00 at the end of the Task, as shown on 

Figure 1 of this MCN. 

 If your aircraft stays in the Pre SBF50-28-031 configuration, then add a new Task 

28-16-00-200-816-A, and do as follows: 

- Use this title for the new Task: 

 

 Check of the Clearance between the Fuel Pipe Installation in the Nacelle and the 

Main Landing Gear Installation 

- Add this text below the title of the new Task: 

This maintenance procedure affects Fuel Tank Safety. It is related to a fuel system ALI 

(Airworthiness Limitation Item). Strictly adhere to the contents of this task to make sure 

that unsafe conditions do not develop. 

- Make a copy of all Subtasks given in the updated AMM Task 32-30-00-710-

815-A (including the change notes of this MCN) 

- Delete the copied Subtasks 32-30-00-001-275-A00 thru 32-30-00-001-305-

A00 from the new Task 

- Re-identify all copied Subtasks, to comply with the identification of the new 

Task 

- At the end of the new Task, add a new Fig. 28-16-00-990-016-A00 as 

shown on Figure 1 of this MCN. 
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 If your aircraft stays in the Pre SBF50-28-031 configuration, then add a new Task 

28-16-00-300-812-A, and do as follows: 

- Use this title for the new Task: 

 (CDCCL) Replacement of Transfer-lines in the Nacelle between STA 2574 and STA 4052

- Add this text below the title of the new Task: 

NOTE: This Task gives an abbreviated procedure for replacement of the fuel pipes that are in the 

Pre SBF50-28-031 configuration. 

- Use this procedure for the new Task: 

WARNING: OBEY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN 28-00-00-610-813. JET FUEL IS 

EXPLOSIVE AND POISONOUS. 

A. Defuel the LH (RH) main tank (Refer to Task 12-11-01-650-813 for more data). 

B. Remove the access panel 925AZ (926AZ). 

C. Replace the fuel pipe(s) (Refer to IPC 28-16-04-01 for more details). 

NOTE: Start of Fuel System CDCCL affected section. 

D. Do a check of the clearance between the main landing gear and the fuel pipes (Refer to 

Task 32-70-00-710-815 for more data). 

NOTE: End of Fuel System CDCCL affected section. 

E. Refuel the LH (RH) main tank (Refer to Task 12-11-01-650-813 for more data). 

F. Examine the fuel pipe(s) that you installed, for leaks. 

G. Install the access panel 925AZ (926AZ). 

 IPC

 If applicable, update the fuel pipe installation in IPC Figure 28-16-04-01, in accordance 

with SBF50-28-031. 

NOTE: If you have a Documentation Revision Service (DRS) with Fokker Services, this 

information will be included into your manuals at the earliest opportunity. 

NOTE: MCNM-F50-071 Revision 1 supersedes MCNM-F50-071, dated MAY 20/10. 

Text highlighted by a revision bar indicates: 

- A revision of the text introduced with the original issue of this MCN 

- An introduction of new changes. 

Text not highlighted by a revision bar was already included in the original issue of this 

MCN and is not revised. It is retained for clarity. 
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Fuel Pipe Installation in Nacelle – Check 

Figure 1