# Proposed AD 2002-NM-262-AD: Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-07-17
- Products: Construcciones Aeronauticas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 6, 2004, 69 FR 5762
- Comments due: March 8, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-07-17)
- Docket: 2002-NM-262-AD
- FR document: 04-2468
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/10/03/1003bbdda040c9d61289cce9f7a110e0fb1fec279f79eaab0a6a07ac578e1f7c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-02-06/pdf/04-2468.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/06/04-2468/airworthiness-directives-construcciones-aeronauticas-sa-casa-model-c-212-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52D94FBC917463D186256E32005C8BE6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-262-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all CASA Model C-212 series airplanes. This proposal would require rework of the nose landing gear (NLG); modification of the hydraulic steering system; a test of the cable tension for the nosewheel steering system when abnormal vibration occurs, and adjustment of the cable tension, if necessary; and a revision to the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to include certain procedures to be performed during the takeoff run. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the auxiliary landing gear direction system, which could result in abnormal vibrations during takeoff and landing runs, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 6, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-2468, comments due Mar 8, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/06/04-2468/airworthiness-directives-construcciones-aeronauticas-sa-casa-model-c-212-series-airplanes)

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