Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-05 · Effective 2017-10-10 · 82 FR 41878
Document
Document number
2017-18396
Federal Register citation
82 FR 41878
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2017-09-05
Effective date
2017-10-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9521
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 reports of excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting housings at certain elevator fittings. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.