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Federal Register · January 8, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Airbus cargo planes need new inspections for a jammed emergency landing gear cable

What happened
The US aviation regulator is ordering new inspections and repairs for Airbus CN-235 cargo planes. This is because a torn seal was found jamming the emergency cable for the nose landing gear.
Why it matters
This is a routine safety update. It means operators of these specific Airbus cargo planes must now perform regular checks and replacements to prevent a potential landing gear failure. These kinds of directives are common in aviation, ensuring that design flaws or wear-and-tear issues are addressed before they lead to accidents.
The signal
Watch for any further directives on similar aircraft models, as the FAA noted the main landing gear could have the same problem.
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