Fokker F28 Fellowship — Manuals Collection
The Fokker F28 Fellowship was the Netherlands' first purpose-designed jet airliner — a twin rear-fuselage turbofan regional transport that entered service in 1969 and remained in production through 1987, with 241 aircraft delivered across four principal marks. Designed and manufactured by Fokker B.V. at Schiphol-Oost, the F28 established Dutch aerospace engineering on the world stage and served with over 50 operators across six continents.
This living collection assembles the primary-source technical documentation issued by Fokker B.V. and Fokker-VFW International B.V. across the operational life of the Fellowship series — from initial certification through the extended Mk 3000 and Mk 4000 variants. Every document is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date, presented without alteration or editorial interpolation.
Document Manifest
1. F28 Engineers Guide
Publisher: Fokker-VFW International B.V., Schiphol-Oost, The Netherlands
Scope: Comprehensive engineering reference covering airframe systems, structural philosophy, powerplant integration, and ground support interface data for maintenance engineers and technical representatives.
2. F28 Flight Handbook — Including R.L.D. Approved Flight Manual
Publisher: Fokker B.V., Schiphol, The Netherlands
Scope: Pilot operating procedures, performance data, systems descriptions, and the R.L.D. (Rijksluchtvaartdienst) approved flight manual supplement. Covers normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures for the Fellowship series.
3. F28 MK 3000 and 4000 — Ground Handling and Servicing Data
Publisher: Fokker-VFW International B.V., Schiphol-Oost, The Netherlands
Scope: Ground servicing procedures, fuelling, towing, jacking, mooring, and ramp handling specifications specific to the stretched Mk 3000 and Mk 4000 variants.
4. Fokker F28 Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
Document Reference: 6670E | ATA Chapter Structure: 51–57
Revision: August 1988
Scope: Full structural repair data organized by ATA chapter — Fuselage (Ch. 53), Doors (Ch. 52), Windows (Ch. 56), Stabilizers (Ch. 55), Nacelle-Stubwing (Ch. 54), Wings (Ch. 57). Includes the F28 Chapter Arrangement index illustration (Fig. 1, Ref. 28-51-4129).
5. Super F28 — Design Features
Publisher: Fokker, Schiphol-Oost, Netherlands | Date: January 1979
Scope: Engineering design features document for the Super F28 development programme — covering aerodynamic refinements, structural upgrades, and performance improvements proposed for the extended-range and higher-capacity variants.
6. Fokker F28 Fellowship Training Manual
Publisher: Fokker B.V.
Scope: Systems training manual for flight crew and technical personnel. Covers aircraft systems in depth for type rating and recurrent training purposes across the Fellowship series.
7. Fokker F28 Brochure (1979)
Publisher: Fokker-VFW International B.V., Schiphol-Oost, The Netherlands
Scope: Original manufacturer's commercial brochure documenting the F28 Fellowship programme as of 1979 — performance summaries, variant overview, and operational characteristics.
8. Fokker F28 Brochure (General Edition)
Publisher: Fokker B.V., Schiphol, The Netherlands
Scope: General commercial and technical overview brochure for the F28 Fellowship series.
9. Fokker F28 Brochure (1980)
Publisher: Fokker-VFW International B.V., Schiphol-Oost, The Netherlands
Scope: Updated manufacturer's brochure reflecting the 1980 production status, including Mk 3000 and Mk 4000 variant data.
Technical Reference Data — Fokker F28 Fellowship Series
Aerodynamic Design & Lift Profile
- Wing Sweep: 16° quarter-chord sweep
- Aspect Ratio: 7.3:1
- Design Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft (initial variants)
- Design Lift Coefficient: CL = 0.20 at Mach 0.73 (Mk 1000/2000); CL ≈ 0.45 at Mach 0.73 (Mk 4000 with wing modifications)
- Maximum Ceiling: 35,000 ft (Mk 4000)
- Speed Brake System: Split-tail cone speed brake assembly
Powerplant
- Engine Type: Rolls-Royce RB.183 Spey — twin-shaft bypass turbofan, rear-fuselage mounted
- Takeoff Thrust: 9,850 lbf (43.9 kN) per engine — Spey Mk 555-15
- Upgraded Configuration: Spey Mk 555-15N per Fokker Service Bulletin No. 71-9
- Fuel Compliance: Rolls-Royce Operating Instructions Document No. F-Sp2-F
Handling & Stability
- Tail Configuration: T-tail — single vertical stabilizer with high-mounted horizontal stabilizer
- Cruise Pitch Attitude (FL110): 1° – 1.5° nose-up
- Nominal Pitch Trim: 0.1°
- Flight Controls: Mechanical push-pull linkages (secondary surfaces); hydraulic boost (primary axes)
Performance Data by Variant
| Parameter | Mk 1000 | Mk 2000 | Mk 4000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 29,485 kg (65,000 lb) | 29,480 kg (65,000 lb) | 33,110 kg (73,000 lb) |
| Operating Empty Weight (OEW) | 16,144 kg (35,517 lb) | 16,707 kg (36,953 lb) | 17,645 kg (38,900 lb) |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 848 km/h (458 kn) | 848 km/h (458 kn) | 844 km/h (455 kn) |
| Takeoff Field Length (ISA, SL) | 1,676 m (5,500 ft) | 1,676 m (5,500 ft) | 1,680 m (5,510 ft) |
| Maximum Passenger Seating | 65 | 79 | 85 |
Engineering & Service Bulletin Notes
- Regulatory Authority: Fokker Services B.V. — EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet A.037
- Structural Compliance: Fatigue damage tracking per flight via FOQA metrics; validated against full-scale NASA crash modelling data
- De-icing: C/FIMS fluid monitoring systems modifying baseline wing leading-edge bleed heating assemblies
Nature of the Collection
All documents in this collection are archival, static-copy editions fixed at their original publication dates. They are presented as issued by Fokker B.V. and Fokker-VFW International B.V. without editorial modification. This collection is a living archive — additional documents will be added as they are processed and verified, at no additional cost to existing purchasers.
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