# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9521: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-18-09
- Products: Airbus Defence and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 5, 2017, 82 FR 1269
- Comments due: February 21, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-09)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9521 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9521, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-061-AD
- FR document: 2016-31365
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3e/ce/3ece2ec802f9cdd51642171d998e8149348120d19b4f5a242300a115fa26a316 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-01-05/pdf/2016-31365.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/05/2016-31365/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C1A1DF7FAAC6D7A48625809F005701F7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9521

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting housings at certain elevator fittings. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 5, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-31365, comments due Feb 21, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/05/2016-31365/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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