# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-05-25 · Effective 2017-06-29 · 82 FR 24010
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-10267
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 24010
- **Publication date:** 2017-05-25
- **Effective date:** 2017-06-29
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-0123
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a reported inability to extend the external handle of the emergency door from its recess due to a jammed spring mechanism. This AD requires a one-time functional check of each emergency door handle, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/25/2017-10267/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)
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