Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-01-04 · Effective 2017-02-08 · 82 FR 718
Document
Document number
2016-30842
Federal Register citation
82 FR 718
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2017-01-04
Effective date
2017-02-08
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9109
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-23-02 for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. AD 2013-23-02 required an inspection of the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps for damage (including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks), and replacement if necessary. This new AD retains those requirements and also requires modification of the electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps. This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.