AD 79-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-1159 | Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-159 | Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The presence of electrical shunts on the cartridge terminals of engine or APU fire extinguisher bottles could prevent discharge of the extinguisher bottles during a fire emergency.
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Required Actions
Inspect the cartridge terminals on each engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle for electrical shunts. Remove any found shunts using procedures in the applicable aircraft maintenance manual.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (all serial numbers) and Model G-1159 (serial numbers 1 through 238 and 775)
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical Shunts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes Subject: Electrical Shunts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/02/1979 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-1159 | G-159 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3437 AD NUMBER: 79-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 2, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-06-03 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN (formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-3437. Applies to Model G-159, all serial numbers; and to Model G-1159, serial numbers 1 through 238 and 775, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished. To prevent a potential hazard caused by inability to discharge the engine or APU fire extinguisher bottles, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the cartridge terminals on each aircraft engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle (container) for the presence of electrical shunts. Shunts are installed for safety in shipping and handling and inadvertently may have been left installed. (2) Remove any electrical shunts found on the cartridge terminals, using procedures in the applicable aircraft maintenance manual. Gulfstream American Alert Customer Bulletins No. 11 for Model G-159, and No. 17 for Model G-1159, both dated February 16, 1979, pertain to this subject. This amendment is effective April 2, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes Subject: Electrical Shunts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/02/1979 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-1159 | 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: 79-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3437 AD NUMBER: 79-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-159 and G-1159 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 2, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-06-03 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN (formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-3437. Applies to Model G-159, all serial numbers; and to Model G-1159, serial numbers 1 through 238 and 775, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished. To prevent a potential hazard caused by inability to discharge the engine or APU fire extinguisher bottles, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the cartridge terminals on each aircraft engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle (container) for the presence of electrical shunts. Shunts are installed for safety in shipping and handling and inadvertently may have been left installed. (2) Remove any electrical shunts found on the cartridge terminals, using procedures in the applicable aircraft maintenance manual. Gulfstream American Alert Customer Bulletins No. 11 for Model G-159, and No. 17 for Model G-1159, both dated February 16, 1979, pertain to this subject. This amendment is effective April 2, 1979. FOOTER:
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