Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-27 · Effective 2017-11-01 · 82 FR 44895
Document
Document number
2017-20112
Federal Register citation
82 FR 44895
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2017-09-27
Effective date
2017-11-01
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9386
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, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of leakage of motorized cross-feed fuel valves. This AD requires repetitive inspections and operational checks of the affected fuel valves, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.