AD 2010-23-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes

AD Number
2010-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0640
FR Citation
75 FR 68185

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Construcciones Aeronauticas CN-235 Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure modes associated with an `unsafe condition' in fuel tank systems, which could lead to an unacceptable probability of ignition risk if specific tasks and/or practices are not performed in accordance with corrective actions.

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Required Actions

Retain the limitations for fuel tank systems, add thermal insulation to the air conditioning compression system, apply double bonding connections on fuel tubes, and modify the separation between the center wing electrical harness and fuel tubes. Inspect the inside of fuel tanks for damage and perform corrective actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300 Airplanes, and Model C-295 Airplanes.

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