AD 2016-18-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream | Aerospace Corporation | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) door actuator end cap fitting, leading to depletion of the combined (left) and utility hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen emergency blowdown system, failure of the combined (left) hydraulic system to provide adequate hydraulic pressure, and failure of the MLG to extend when commanded.
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Required Actions
Repetitively replace the MLG door actuator end cap fittings and revise the maintenance or inspection program to establish life limits for the end cap fittings.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, and GV airplanes; and certain Model GIV-X and GV-SP airplanes.
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