AD 79-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5A | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5B | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible aileron oscillation due to loose rivets, damage, delamination, wear, damage, insecure mounting of aileron bearings and stops, improper rigging and cable tension, or worn and loose joints in aileron torque tubes.
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Required Actions
Inspect aileron trim tabs for loose rivets and general condition, repair or replace as necessary; inspect aileron for damage or delamination, repair and rebalance as needed; inspect bearings and stops for wear, damage, and secure mounting, repair as required; inspect and adjust rigging and cable tension; inspect torque tubes for wear and loose joints, repair as needed. Repeat inspections every 100 hours time in service. Alternatively, modify aileron with GAC Service Kit 105 or equivalent, disconnect autopilot prior to flight, install placard, and prohibit use until approved reactivation instructions are provided.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model AA-5 (serial numbers AA5-0001 and subsequent), AA-5A (serial numbers AA5A-0001 and subsequent), AA-5B (serial numbers AA5B-0001 and subsequent), except those modified per AD 79-16-05 with GAC Service Kit 150 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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