AD 2018-18-10
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
Cracks were found on the door mechanism actuator shaft assemblies of the nose landing gear (NLG), which could lead to an in-flight NLG door opening and possibly result in detachment of the affected door, and consequent damage to, or reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections of the NLG door mechanism actuator shaft assemblies having certain part numbers, and corrective actions if necessary, including replacement of any cracked component, or cracked NLG door mechanism actuator shaft assembly with a serviceable part.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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