# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0123: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-10-15
- Products: Airbus Defense and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 28, 2017, 82 FR 12074
- Comments due: April 14, 2017
- Became: [AD 2017-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-15)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0123 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0123, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-NM-033-AD
- FR document: 2017-03718
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4a/93/4a93eb90f9ff673c8656e4be368f709de15a14af05fee07b7449c19a4116ec7e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-02-28/pdf/2017-03718.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/28/2017-03718/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BEE00819C98A289F862580D7004E4797.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0123

## 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 a reported inability to extend the external handle of the emergency door from its recess due to a jammed spring mechanism. This proposed AD would require a one-time functional check of each emergency door handle, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 28, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-03718, comments due Apr 14, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/28/2017-03718/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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