# Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-05-29 · Effective 2012-05-29 · 77 FR 31483
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-13034
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 31483
- **Publication date:** 2012-05-29
- **Effective date:** 2012-05-29
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0494
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, a measurement to determine the clearance (gap) of the exposed rounded portion of the doubler and clothespin fitting at the wing-to-fuselage attachment, and repair if necessary. This AD also requires, for certain other airplanes, determining if a certain aircraft service change has been incorporated, and for affected airplanes, a measurement to determine the clearance (gap) of the exposed rounded portion of the doubler and clothespin fitting at the wing-to-fuselage attachment, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of an improper structural modification that had excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and consequent separation of the wing from the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/29/2012-13034/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-corporation-airplanes)
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