# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-01-18 · Effective 2017-02-22 · 82 FR 5356
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-00407
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 5356
- **Publication date:** 2017-01-18
- **Effective date:** 2017-02-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-9187
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. This AD requires various repetitive inspections, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides a modification which terminates the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/18/2017-00407/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)
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