AD 2016-26-03

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

AD Number
2016-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9109
FR Citation
82 FR 718

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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