AD 2013-23-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AD Number
2013-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0870
FR Citation
78 FR 68688

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Construcciones Aeronauticas CN-235 Airworthiness Directives; EADS CASA (Type Certificate Previously Held by Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps, including signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, potentially leading to a fuel tank explosion and loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps for damage, including signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks. Replace the fuel booster pump if damage is found. Report all findings to EADS CASA for evaluation.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

EADS CASA Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes.

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