# Proposed AD FAA-2019-0869: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-03-18
- Products: Airbus Defense and Space
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 18, 2019, 84 FR 63580
- Comments due: January 2, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-03-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-03-18)
- Docket: FAA-2019-0869 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2019-0869, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2019-24708
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d1/d5/d1d5754dd3bb8ea52591011965b5333293e7bed78a547ae64a2c0c6760925f1e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-11-18/pdf/2019-24708.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/18/2019-24708/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F9A1A5FC96A0FA29862584B6004DA4E7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2019-0869

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-08 and AD 2018-19-02, which apply to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. AD 2018-19-02 requires repetitive inspections of the rudder pedal control system support box and shaft and applicable corrective actions; accomplishing those actions terminates the requirements of AD 2017-19-08. Since AD 2018-19-02 was issued, the FAA has determined that a modification must be done in order to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to require repetitive inspections and applicable corrective actions; this proposed AD would also require a modification of the rudder pedal adjustment system; as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 18, 2019: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2019-24708, comments due Jan 2, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/18/2019-24708/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defense-and-space-sa-formerly-known-as-construcciones-aeronauticas)

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