# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0493: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-18-10
- Products: Airbus Defense and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 4, 2018, 83 FR 25587
- Comments due: July 19, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-10)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0493 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0493, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-11699
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/00/c7/00c7a83d4a18ef05ae6256b63a31c4ed70a4aaa9f8f1466b3a1ca2dc58703847 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-06-04/pdf/2018-11699.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/04/2018-11699/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/60EE9D9A493B1E05862582A2004D5744.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0493

## 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 that cracks were found on the door mechanism actuator shaft assemblies of the nose landing gear (NLG). This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the NLG door mechanism actuator shaft assemblies having certain part numbers, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also provide an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections for Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 4, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-11699, comments due Jul 19, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/04/2018-11699/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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