AD 2010-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries | Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Gulfstream | 200 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Extension of airbrakes above 360 KIAS/0.79 M<INF>i</INF> results in aerodynamic driven vibration of the airbrake, leading to high cycle fatigue failure of the airbrake in-board hinge, which can result in loss of the airbrake and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations section of the Gulfstream 200 AFM to include a statement prohibiting airbrake deployment above 360 KIAS/0.79 M<INF>i</INF>, unless during emergency.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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