AD 71-23-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes

AD Number
71-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-159 Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the wing to fuselage attachment fittings at butt line 9 due to deformation, gaps, or improper shimming in Grumman Model G-159 airplanes.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing to fuselage attachment fittings (P/Ns 159WM10064, 159WM10065, 159WM10223 assembly, and 159WM10045) at butt line 9 for cracks, deformation, gaps, or improper shimming within six months time in service after the effective date. If issues are found, correct them within 100 hours time in service using Aircraft Service Change 190 or an approved method.

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Compliance Time

within six months time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Grumman Model G-159 airplanes

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Federal Register Abstract

Attachment Fittings

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AD Number:
71-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes
Subject:
Attachment Fittings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/26/1971
Make:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model:
G-159
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1328

AD NUMBER:   71-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 26, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   71-23-02 GRUMMAN: Amdt. 39-1328. Applies to all Model G-159 airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracking in the wing to fuselage attachment fittings at butt line 9 of Grumman Model G-159 airplanes, accomplish the following:

a. Within six months time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the wing to fuselage attachment fittings, P/Ns 159WM10064 and 159WM10065 (P/N 159WM10223 assembly), and P/N 159WM10045 at butt line 9 left and right, wing front beam for cracks, deformation, gaps or improper shimming in accordance with Grumman Gulfstream I Aircraft Service Change No. 190, dated June 28, 1971, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

b. If cracks, deformation, gaps or improper shimming are found when conducting the inspection required by paragraph a., within 100 hours time in service after detection correct in accordance with Aircraft Service Change 190 or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

c. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may adjust the inspection time to coincide with inspections for wing corrosion required by AD 67-04- 01.

This amendment becomes effective November 26, 1971.

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AD Number:
71-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes
Subject:
Attachment Fittings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/26/1971
Make:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model:
G-159
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1328

AD NUMBER:   71-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 26, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   71-23-02 GRUMMAN: Amdt. 39-1328. Applies to all Model G-159 airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracking in the wing to fuselage attachment fittings at butt line 9 of Grumman Model G-159 airplanes, accomplish the following:

a. Within six months time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the wing to fuselage attachment fittings, P/Ns 159WM10064 and 159WM10065 (P/N 159WM10223 assembly), and P/N 159WM10045 at butt line 9 left and right, wing front beam for cracks, deformation, gaps or improper shimming in accordance with Grumman Gulfstream I Aircraft Service Change No. 190, dated June 28, 1971, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

b. If cracks, deformation, gaps or improper shimming are found when conducting the inspection required by paragraph a., within 100 hours time in service after detection correct in accordance with Aircraft Service Change 190 or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

c. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may adjust the inspection time to coincide with inspections for wing corrosion required by AD 67-04- 01.

This amendment becomes effective November 26, 1971.

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