Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-18413 · Flight controls
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD requires a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of disconnection of the kinematic chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder control bars located under the cockpit floor; subsequent investigation revealed that the failure was caused by disconnection of the pedal adjustment device from the adjustment actuator. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect alignment and incorrect installation of the adjustment device, which could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015; as applicable.
If, during the general visual inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy is found, as specified in Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015; as applicable: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
