AD 2016-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

AD Number
2016-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9116
FR Citation
81 FR 66801

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of elevator assemblies and skins due to exceeding their life limits, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the maintenance or inspection program to establish life limits for all elevator assemblies and skins on affected airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days of the effective date (October 14, 2016).

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Affected Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, and G-IV airplanes, certificated in any category.

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