Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14495 · Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP Series Airplanes
Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2006-04-13 R1. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Gulfstream Model GIV-X series airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001 and subsequent; and Gulfstream Model GV-SP series airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers 5001 and subsequent; on which Gulfstream Modification ASC-904 or production equivalent has been incorporated.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP series airplanes. This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual by incorporating new procedures to follow in the event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction. This AD results from a report that all four of the cockpit flight panel display units simultaneously went blank during flight. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is advised of the appropriate procedures to follow in the event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction, which could result in a reduction of the flightcrew's situational awareness and possible loss of control of the airplane.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the Gulfstream G350, G450, G500, and G550 AFMs to include the information in the applicable revision listed in Table 1 of this AD. Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the applicable revision. Any further revisions to the AFM must contain the identical procedures in the Limitations section of the AFM revisions as required by this AD.
| Affected airplane models | Applicable Gulfstream AFM |
|---|---|
| Model GIV-X | GAC-AC-G350-OPS-0001 as specified in Revision 6, dated January 24, 2006. |
| Model GIV-X | GAC-AC-G450-OPS-0001, as specified in Revision 7, dated January 24, 2006. |
| Model GV-SP | GAC-AC-G500-OPS-0001, as specified in Revision 13, dated January 24, 2006. |
| Model GV-SP | GAC-AC-G550-OPS-0001, as specified in Revision 15, dated January 24, 2006. |
Note 1: This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of the applicable Gulfstream Revisions listed in Table 1 of this AD into the applicable AFM.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
