Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-11 · Effective 2016-05-16 · 81 FR 21240
Document
Document number
2016-07572
Federal Register citation
81 FR 21240
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2016-04-11
Effective date
2016-05-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4809
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shutdowns. This AD requires modification of the location and routing of the engine fire detection system. We are issuing this AD to prevent unnecessary engine in-flight shutdown, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.