# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-05 · Effective 2017-10-10 · 82 FR 41878
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-18396
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 41878
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/05/2017-18396/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)
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