AD 2016-11-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.)

AD Number
2016-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8465
FR Citation
81 FR 34876

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Defense and Space S Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.)

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue-related microcracks along the surface of Teleflex cables, leading to cable disruption and potential failure of the engine control system.

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Required Actions

Rigging of the engine control cable assembly as required by AD 2001-12-18. Repetitive replacement of each power lever and condition lever Teleflex cable with a new or serviceable part. Removal of certain serial numbers from applicability.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified intervals as outlined in the service information (e.g., 5,000 flight cycles).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235 series airplanes, including CN-235, CN-235-100, and CN-235-200, with specific serial numbers as detailed in the AD.

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