AD 97-14-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes

AD Number
97-14-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-16-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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