Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-05-29 · Effective 2003-07-03 · 68 FR 31954
Document
Document number
03-12962
Federal Register citation
68 FR 31954
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series
Publication date
2003-05-29
Effective date
2003-07-03
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-281-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes, that requires removing the existing oxygen shutoff valve and installing a new oxygen shutoff valve. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent rapid adiabatic compression within the oxygen line between the oxygen shutoff valve and the pressure regulator due to a shutoff valve that can be opened quickly, which could result in overheating of the oxygen system and consequent fire in the cockpit. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.