AD 2017-01-05
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
Reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage, specifically affecting the rear fuselage lateral beam on both left and right sides.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspections of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area, between frames 31 and 45. Repair any cracks or discrepancies found.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.
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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, and CN-235-300 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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