AD 97-07-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | EADS CASA | CN-235 | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | CN-235-100 | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | CN-235-200 | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue causing the center wing attachment rods to fail, which could reduce the structural integrity of the wing-to-fuselage attachment.
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Required Actions
Replace center wing attachment rods with CASA P/N 35-22067-0003 in accordance with applicable CASA Service Bulletins SB-235-53-21M (Revision 1) or SB-235-53-21 (Revision 3).
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 16,000 total landings
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Affected Aircraft
CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 series airplanes listed in CASA Service Bulletins SB-235-53-21M (Revision 1) and SB-235-53-21 (Revision 3), certificated in any category.
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