AD 2017-01-10
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
Damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts, which could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft and possible reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive general visual and HFEC inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; perform repetitive detailed inspections and HFEC inspections, if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; verify rudder alignment if necessary; and take corrective actions if necessary, including replacement or repair of the rudder torque tube shaft. Optional modification to replace the rudder torque tube shaft with an improved version is also provided.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after the conditions identified in Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, Rev. 0.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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