AD 84-20-08

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Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION Model G-159 Airplanes

AD Number
84-20-08
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; GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION Model G-159 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion or failure of the forward and aft engine mount assemblies, specifically Vickers Drawing Number 81037, Sheet 29, and Gulfstream Aerospace Drawing Numbers 159W10432-1 (L/H) and 159W10432-3 (R/H).

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Required Actions

Inspect the forward and aft engine mounts within 200 hours time in service or four months after the AD's effective date, whichever is sooner. Depending on corrosion findings, replace corroded tubes before further flight or categorize corrosion severity and perform corresponding actions (e.g., treat, reinspect, or replace within specified intervals). For Category B mounts, replace before 7500 landings plus 25 landings. Category A mounts must undergo ultrasonic/visual inspections to qualify for extended life limits up to 20,000 landings with periodic re-inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 200 hours time in service or four months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is sooner.

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Affected Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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