airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-12-03 · Effective 2014-01-07 · 78 FR 72554
Document
Document number
2013-28860
Federal Register citation
78 FR 72554
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Publication date
2013-12-03
Effective date
2014-01-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1313
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of two independent types of failure of the fuel boost pump with overheat damage found on the internal components and external housing on one of the failure types, and fuel leakage on the other. This AD requires inspecting to determine if fuel boost pumps having a certain part number are installed, replacing the fuel boost pumps having a certain part number, and revising the airplane maintenance program to include revised instructions for continued airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.