# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-01-03 · Effective 2024-02-07 · 89 FR 248
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-28846
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 89 FR 248
- **Publication date:** 2024-01-03
- **Effective date:** 2024-02-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2023-1999
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-02- 18, which applied to 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. AD 2021-02-18 required repetitive inspections for cracking or broken rivets of certain left- and right-hand stringers and surrounding structure, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a modification that was developed to reinforce the structure in the affected area, providing terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by AD 2021-02-18. This AD continues to require certain actions in AD 2021-02-18 and requires the new terminating action for the repetitive inspections, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/03/2023-28846/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)
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