Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-07-27 · Effective 2012-08-13 · 77 FR 44113
Document
Document number
2012-17955
Federal Register citation
77 FR 44113
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel
Publication date
2012-07-27
Effective date
2012-08-13
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0675
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires a one-time detailed or borescope inspection of the left- and right-hand inboard vent holes for debris or obstructions, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that an inboard vent tube hole was completely covered with sealant, which blocked airflow through the vent. Under these conditions, the rise of internal pressure during pressure fueling or due to thermal expansion is sufficient to damage the wing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct compromised integrity of the wing structure.