# Proposed AD FAA-2016-5467: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-17-17
- Products: Airbus Defence and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 13, 2016, 81 FR 21766
- Comments due: May 31, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-17)
- Docket: FAA-2016-5467 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-5467, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-186-AD
- FR document: 2016-08350
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c2/ce/c2ced43164284cf32f7aceea9efc9b936e22e44ef23f43e6891704910d175e57 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-04-13/pdf/2016-08350.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/13/2016-08350/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/47F0C7ADC7DF31FF86257F9400558070.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-5467

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of main landing gear (MLG) access doors detaching from the airplane as a result of excessive vibration and metal fatigue in the attach fittings. This proposed AD would require modification of the MLG access door by replacing seals in the MLG fairing and, for certain airplanes, adding an additional bolt. We are proposing this AD to prevent a fracture in the MLG access door associated with excessive vibration and metal fatigue in the attach fittings. This condition could lead to MLG access door detachment and consequent impact of flight controls, resulting in reduced control of an airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 13, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-08350, comments due May 31, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/13/2016-08350/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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