# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-27 · Effective 2017-11-01 · 82 FR 44895
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-20112
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 44895
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/27/2017-20112/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)
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