AD 2012-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

AD Number
2012-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0494
FR Citation
77 FR 31483

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, resulting from an improper structural modification, which could lead to reduced structural integrity and potential wing separation.

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Required Actions

Measure the clearance (gap) of the exposed rounded portion of the doubler and clothespin fitting at the wing-to-fuselage attachment. Repair if necessary. Determine if a certain aircraft service change has been incorporated. For affected airplanes, measure the clearance (gap) of the exposed rounded portion of the doubler and clothespin fitting at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and repair if necessary. Send measurement results to Gulfstream.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes.

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