Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15008 · Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 Airplanes
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 Airplanes
This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Gulfstream 200 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 121 through 154.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Within 25 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Replace the wiring according to the Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200-28A-315, dated February 5, 2007.
(2) Do a general visual inspection for other components damaged by overheating. Replace all damaged components, before further flight, using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) (or its delegated agent). One approved method is the Gulfstream G200 Maintenance Manual.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.”
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI specifies to “inspect and replace the wiring” and “replace other components damaged by overheating.” However, this AD requires replacing the wiring, inspecting for other components damaged by overheating, and replacing damaged components as applicable. We have defined the inspection as a “general visual inspection.” (2) The MCAI does not specify service information for replacing components other than wiring. We require that the replacements be done in accordance with a method approved by the FAA or CAAI.
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.
