AD 97-14-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-159 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the brackets for the main landing gear (MLG) uplock beam assembly due to cracking and loose rivets, which could result in the inability to retract the MLG.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service after April 12, 1966, and every 100 hours thereafter, conduct dye penetrant inspections with a 10X magnifying glass for cracks and visual inspections for loose rivets. Replace cracked or loose riveted brackets with P/N 159W10150-51/-52 or switch to P/N 159W10150-71/-72 to terminate inspections. By 1,000 hours after this AD's effective date, replace all brackets with P/N 159W10150-71/-72 to terminate inspections permanently.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service after April 12, 1966, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time-in-service; and within 1,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) airplanes; serial numbers 1 through 12 inclusive, 14 through 83 inclusive, and 114; where MLG uplock beam support brackets with part numbers 159W10150-71 and -72 are not installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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