AD 2004-21-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, and G-IV Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19337
FR Citation
69 FR 61305

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Gulfstream G-1159 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, and G-IV Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Broken or cracked damper shafts in aileron and elevator actuators could result in locking of an actuator (hard-over condition), subsequent loss of aileron or elevator control, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect left and right aileron and elevator actuators to determine part and serial numbers. Inspect suspect actuators repetitively to detect broken damper shafts. Replace any actuator with a broken damper shaft. Report any broken damper shafts found to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight hours or 12 months, whichever is first, for repetitive inspections of suspect actuators.

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Affected Aircraft

Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, and G-IV series airplanes.

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