AD 2000-26-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-1159A (G-III) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-26-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-144-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 1829

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Gulfstream Various Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-1159A (G-III) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An electrical system failure may occur without the flight crew being aware that the airplane batteries are powering the DC essential bus, leading to depletion of the batteries and potential failure of critical equipment.

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Required Actions

Modify the wiring in specified components (pilot's and co-pilot's junction boxes, auxiliary power relay box, power distribution box, and master caution panel) by installing an additional legend labeled 'BATT ON BUS' and associated wiring, as per Gulfstream Customer Bulletin No. 149 and Gulfstream Aircraft Service Change No. 294.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Gulfstream Model G-1159A (G-III) series airplanes, serial numbers 357 and 402 through 498 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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