Fokker 100 (F28 Mk 0100) — Primary-Source Documentation Collection
This collection assembles the core primary-source documentation for the Fokker 100 (F28 Mk 0100), the advanced short-to-medium range twin-turbofan regional jet developed by Fokker Aircraft B.V., Schiphol, The Netherlands. Engineering data, certification details, and operational procedures originate directly from official flight test programs, manufacturer archives, and continuing airworthiness records.
Documents Included in This Collection
- Fokker 100 Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM) — Fokker Aircraft B.V., Schiphol. The definitive operational reference covering normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures for flight crew.
- Fokker 100 Aircraft Overview (1989) — Fokker Aircraft B.V. Illustrated overview of the aircraft's systems, configuration, and airline service entry, including USAir fleet photography.
- Fokker 100 Technical Description (1985) — Fokker Aircraft B.V. Pre-certification engineering document covering airframe structure, systems architecture, and powerplant integration.
- MDF 100 Detail Type Specification DTS 9200 — McDonnell Douglas / Fokker joint venture document. Formal type specification for the MDF 100 variant, co-branded McDonnell Douglas and Fokker.
- MDF 100 Aircraft Systems — McDonnell Douglas / Fokker. Systems-level description of the MDF 100 configuration, covering hydraulics, avionics, environmental control, and propulsion.
- MDF 100 Technical Proposal Summary for Delta Air Lines — McDonnell Douglas / Fokker. Rare airline-specific technical proposal document prepared for Delta Air Lines fleet evaluation.
- Air Europe Fokker 100 Flight Crew Operating Manual — Volume 1 — Airline-customized FCOM for Air Europe operations, reflecting operator-specific procedures and limitations.
- Air Europe Fokker 100 Flight Crew Operating Manual — Volume 2 — Continuation of the Air Europe FCOM, covering systems descriptions and performance data.
Aerodynamic Engineering Notes
The Fokker 100 aerodynamic profile derives from an extensively modified evolution of the original F28 Fellowship wing. Key engineering advances include:
- Wing Redesign: Compound chord extension at the root and increased wingspan (28.08 m), dramatically improving aerodynamic efficiency and lift coefficient at high altitudes.
- Mach Drag Optimization: Root section modifications to delay Mach drag rise during cruise phases.
- Wind Tunnel Verification: 25 distinct test campaigns totalling 1,928 test hours, validating stalling characteristics and nacelle-to-pylon airflow interactions.
Powerplant — Rolls-Royce Tay
The aircraft utilizes rear-mounted, high-bypass twin turbofans designed for high-cycle regional operations:
- Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15: Baseline powerplant — 13,850 lbf static takeoff thrust.
- Rolls-Royce Tay 650-15: Upgrade variant — 15,100 lbf takeoff thrust, expanded fan diameter (45 in), enhanced high-pressure turbine blades.
- Acoustic Shielding: Rear fuselage installation exploiting wing noise shielding — more than 16 EPNdB below ICAO Stage 3 requirements.
Handling and Stability
- Control Surfaces: Dual-acting hydraulic systems controlling elevators, ailerons, and primary/standby rudder actuators.
- Lift Dumpers: Automatic multi-mode ground spoilers with RTO auto-extension above 50 knots on thrust lever retard.
- Stability Loading: Longitudinal static stability dictates cargo-first loading, followed by passengers using the window-to-aisle rule, to maintain CG ahead of the aerodynamic center.
Performance Reference Data
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 43,000 kg — 45,810 kg (Extended Range) |
| Maximum Operating Speed (VMO / MMO) | 320 KIAS / Mach 0.77 |
| Service Ceiling | 37,000 ft |
| Takeoff / Landing Field Length | 6,000 ft / 4,500 ft |
| Operational Range | 1,320 nm — 1,710 nm (full payload) |
Engineering Bulletins & Continuing Airworthiness
Post-production support is managed by Fokker Services Group under EASA Type Certificate EASA.A.037:
- Avionics & RNP: Service Bulletins permit structural and electronic upgrades including RNP 0.3 and ADS-B Out V2 integration.
- Structural Durability: Certified design life of 90,000 landings, supported by fatigue analyses on 2024-T3 aluminum wing/fuselage joints.
Nature of This Collection
These documents represent the primary engineering and operational record of the Fokker 100 program — from pre-certification technical descriptions through airline-customized flight crew manuals and the McDonnell Douglas / Fokker MDF 100 joint venture documentation. Together they form an unparalleled archival reference for researchers, historians, restorers, and serious collectors of Dutch aviation heritage.
This is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.
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