AD 73-14-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-1159 | Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION (GAAC) Models G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-159 | Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION (GAAC) Models G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the fuselage aft section pressure dome assembly (Part No. 1159B21372 for G-1159, Part No. 159B10252 for G-159) could lead to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Permanently remove interior lining attachments (excluding fabric, carpeting) from the fuselage aft section pressure dome assembly, inspect for cracks per GAAC Customer Bulletins 167 (G-1159) or 240 (G-159). Mark attachment locations, record discontinuities, and submit sketches/data to specified address. Reinspect at intervals not exceeding 400 landings (G-1159) or 4000 landings (G-159) since last inspection. Repair detected cracks before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or 90 days, whichever is the sooner
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Affected Aircraft
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION (GAAC) Models G-159 and G-1159 airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 129 and 775, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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