AD 2016-26-03
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
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, possibly resulting in 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, and replace if necessary. Modify the electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps to improve protection of the output of the affected fuel pump harness, avoiding undesired electrical contacts and preventing potential arcing between the harness and metallic parts of the fuel boost cover.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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