AD 2006-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream | GV and GV-SP | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of broken or cracked damper shafts within the aileron and elevator actuator assemblies, which could result in locking of an aileron or elevator actuator (hard-over condition), activating the hard-over protection system (HOPS), increasing pilot workload, and reducing controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right aileron and elevator actuators to determine part and serial numbers. Perform repetitive inspections of suspect actuators to detect broken damper shafts. Replace any actuator with a broken damper shaft. Report any broken damper shaft found to the FAA. Implement a terminating action for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been performed.
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Affected Aircraft
All Gulfstream Model GV series airplanes, and Model GV-SP series airplanes with serial numbers 5001 through 5052, certificated in any category.
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