Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14752 · Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP Series Airplanes
Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP Series Airplanes
This AD applies to the following Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation airplanes, certificated in any category:
| Model | Serial Nos. |
|---|---|
| GV series airplanes | 674 through 693 inclusive. |
| GV-SP series airplanes | 5001 through 5072 inclusive. |
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP series airplanes. This AD requires repairing the force link assembly wire harness. This AD results from a report indicating that the wiring harness outer shield and insulation on the primary conductors may have been inadvertently cut due to an improper method used to remove the wiring outer jacket. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of the hardover prevention system (HOPS) in the roll axis due to a short circuit in the wiring harness, which could result in reduced controllability 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 12 months after the effective date of this AD, repair the force link assembly wire harness by doing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in Table 2 of this AD, except as required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
| For Model— | Use— |
|---|---|
| GV-SP series airplanes | Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 14, dated June 23, 2005. |
| GV-SP series airplanes | Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 14, dated June 23, 2005. |
| GV series airplanes | Gulfstream GV Customer Bulletin 135, dated June 23, 2005. |
Note 1: The Gulfstream customer bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD include Vought Service Bulletin SB-VAIGV/GVSP-27-PG0098, dated May 9, 2005, as an additional source of service information for the repair.
During the inspection of the environmental seal around the installed wires required by paragraph (f) of this AD: If any nick or other damage is found, repair before further flight using a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
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.
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