AD 97-14-10
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 main landing gear (MLG) retract cylinder attachment fittings due to fatigue cracking, which could result in the inability to retract the MLG.
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Required Actions
Install improved attachment fittings with part numbers 159WM10276-1/-2 and balls P/N 159WM10277-1 within 400 hours time-in-service after the AD's effective date. Alternatively, replace cracked parts with modified parts or install the improved fittings to terminate repetitive inspections. Inspections include visual and dye penetrant checks at intervals not exceeding 25 hours time-in-service.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 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 with serial numbers 1 through 12, 14 through 112, 114 through 148, 322, and 323, where part numbers 159WM10276-1/-2 and 159WM10277-1 are not installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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