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AD 2016-04-19 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

2016-03-14
2016-02-26
39-18413
FAA-2016-3704
Airframe
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Models named: CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, C-295. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015; as applicable.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report of disconnection of the kinematic chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder control bars located under the cockpit floor; subsequent investigation revealed that the failure was caused by disconnection of the pedal adjustment device from the adjustment actuator. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect alignment and incorrect installation of the adjustment device, which could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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