AD 97-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-159 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in the lower skins of the wing center section could reduce the integrity of the wing-to-fuselage fitting and consequently could lead to separation of the wing from the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install a protective paint system within 12 months after September 5, 1997, per Grumman Gulfstream I Aircraft Service Change No. 190. Conduct initial visual inspections under bottom wing center fairings within 4 weeks after July 3, 1971, and repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 6 months until the paint system is installed. After installation, continue inspections at intervals not exceeding 18 months.
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Compliance Time
Within 4 weeks after July 3, 1971 (for initial inspection) and within 12 months after September 5, 1997 (for paint system installation).
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) airplanes, certificated in any category.
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