11 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Defence & Space CN-235.
EASA AD 2025-0198
Power Plant — Right-Hand Engine Firewall — Modification is an airworthiness directive concerning the AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE S.A. CN-235 aircraft. This document addresses modifications to the right-hand engine firewall to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft model.
EASA AD 2025-0077
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0077 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 series aeroplanes, including CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 models. The directive mandates repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections of the centre wing fuel gauge mount area to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity and cause fuel leakage.
EASA AD 2025-0063
The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations List — Amendment' is an amendment concerning the AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE S.A. CN-235 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations list, specifically focusing on time limits and maintenance check requirements for this aircraft type.
EASA AD 2024-0054
The document titled 'Landing Gear — Landing Gear Unlock Emergency Cable Assembly Seals and Retainer Rings — Inspection / Replacement' applies to the AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE S.A. CN-235 aircraft. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for seals and retainer rings in the landing gear unlock emergency cable assembly to ensure proper functionality and safety.
EASA AD 2024-0049
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the rear attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and control of the aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.
EASA AD 2023-0103
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0103 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification of the rear fuselage upper stringers at frame 43 due to detected cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and structural modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA AD 2023-0082
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0082 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of flap track support fittings on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235, CN-235-100, and CN-235-200 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers up to 146. It mandates inspections to detect cracking in wing flap track lugs, which could lead to structural failure and reduced control of the aircraft. The directive applies specifically to wing flap track support fittings on both left-hand and right-hand sides.
EASA AD 2020-0251
The document titled 'Fuselage — Central Fuselage Frames 21, 23 and 24 / Wing Fitting Attachments — Inspections; Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations List — Amendment' is an airworthiness directive concerning the AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE S.A. CN-235 aircraft. It addresses inspection requirements and time limits for central fuselage frames and wing fitting attachments, as well as updates to the maintenance checks listed in the Airworthiness Limitations List. The amendment aims to ensure continued structural integrity and airworthiness of the affected aircraft components.
EASA AD 2020-0159
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0103 applies to Airbus Defence & Space S.A. aircraft models C-295 and CN-235. This directive updates previous airworthiness requirements to ensure continued operational safety of these specific aircraft types. It provides mandatory instructions for inspections and corrective actions related to identified safety concerns.
EASA AD 2019-0212
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0212 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for motorised fuel valves Part Number 7923227F installed on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and operational checks to detect fuel leakage and prevent potential fuel system malfunction or fire hazards. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.
EASA AD 2018-0134
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting EADS-CASA CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 aeroplanes, excluding the CN-235-300 Maritime Patrol (SM01) configuration. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 Airworthiness Limitations List (ALL) issue R dated 20 March 2018 to ensure continued airworthiness. It requires operators to perform maintenance tasks and replace life-limited parts according to the specified limits and intervals.