AD 2012-13-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream | Aerospace Corporation | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive paint thickness on flight control surfaces (ailerons, rudder, elevator) affects the balance moment, potentially leading to flutter and loss of control.
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Required Actions
Measure paint thickness on flight control surfaces; take corrective actions if thickness exceeds limits, including removing, rebalancing, stripping, repainting, or sanding; revise the Airplane Flight Manual to restrict altitude until corrective actions are completed.
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Compliance Time
Within 20 days after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and GV-SP airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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