airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-06-22 · Effective 2020-07-27 · 85 FR 37333
Document
Document number
2020-12799
Federal Register citation
85 FR 37333
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Publication date
2020-06-22
Effective date
2020-07-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-1024
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVI airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the primary flight control actuation system (PFCAS) linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) mechanical disconnect monitor may not trigger the disconnect of the affected control surfaces as required in the event of a control surface failure. This AD requires updating the software of each PFCAS remote electronics unit (REU), which includes an improvement to the LVDT. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.