AD 2001-12-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Construcciones | Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model CN-235 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model CN-235 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue of the engine control cables, leading to breakage of the cables, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Within 15 days after the effective date, rig the power lever and condition lever control stops. Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months after the effective date, replace either the entire engine control cable assembly or a segment of the control cables.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days for modification, and within 6 months or 12,000 flight cycles for replacement, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 series airplanes, serial numbers C001 to C074, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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