AD 2016-17-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Defense and Space S | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear (MLG) access doors detaching from the airplane as a result of excessive vibration and metal fatigue in the attach fittings.
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Required Actions
Modify the MLG access door by replacing seals in the MLG fairing and, for certain airplanes, adding an additional bolt.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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