# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0416: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-18-09
- Products: Airbus Defense and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 25, 2018, 83 FR 24236
- Comments due: July 9, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-09)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0416 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0416, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-11142
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/54/5d/545d8a68f3e094e7d2c404c1eacc90eb1295ff7b0a1b845b16ff7b98917f749d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-25/pdf/2018-11142.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/25/2018-11142/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/84B99B8F32A5B4D386258298005113FD.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0416

## 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, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and certain Model C-295 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the stabilizer- to-fuselage rear attachment fitting. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, repair if necessary, and a report of findings. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 25, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-11142, comments due Jul 9, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/25/2018-11142/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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