Frakes Aviation Airworthiness Directives

12 ADs indexed for Frakes Aviation aircraft.

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2022-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...

Effective: Mar 21, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2006-01-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Frakes Aviation (Gulfstream American) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes and Model G-73 Airplanes That Have Been Converted To Have Turbine Engines

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking of a wing spar, skin cracking, and a broken z-stringer, which could lead to wing failure and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jan 17, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Frakes Aviation (Gulfstream American) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes and Model G-73 Airplanes That Have Been Converted To Have Turbine Engines

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Amdt-39-11296

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of inflight incidents and an accident in icing conditions where the airframe pneumatic deicing boots were not activated, leading to reduced controllability due to ice accumulation.

Effective: Dec 27, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

99-19-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reduced controllability of the aircraft due to adverse aerodynamic effects of ice adhering to the airplane prior to the first deicing cycle.

Effective: Dec 27, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

98-04-33

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Flight in severe icing conditions may result in ice build-up on protected surfaces exceeding the capability of the ice protection system, or may result in ice forming aft of the protected surfaces,...

Effective: Mar 25, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD (March 25, 1998).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

Amdt-39-10345

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Operating the airplane in severe icing conditions may lead to reduced aircraft performance, control difficulties, or structural damage due to inadequate procedures and limitations in the Airplane F...

Effective: Mar 25, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes

97-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Positioning the power levers below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight may lead to loss of airplane controllability or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engine power.

Effective: Jul 25, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes

Amdt-39-10049

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2323WE

Unsafe Condition: Improper use of propeller beta during flight leading to power levers positioned below the flight idle stop, causing loss of airplane controllability or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engin...

Effective: Jul 25, 1997 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2323WE

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

97-01-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airtell International, Inc., Centaurus Model C3-100 Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), as Installed in Various Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The Centaurus Model C3-100 GPWS equipment may fail to provide aural warnings indicating the airplane is descending, which could inhibit the flight crew's ability to prevent ground impact.

Effective: Feb 25, 1997 Category: appliance Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Airtell International, Inc., Centaurus Model C3-100 Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), as Installed in Various Airplanes

87-25-08

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Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Jamming of the elevator control system due to improper overlap or misalignment between the elevator control torque tube arm (P/N 109410) and the elevator up stop bolt hex head (P/N G19-5-22).

Effective: Jan 19, 1988 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 15 days after the effective date (January 19, 1988) for inspection. Install Stop Kit befor...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

80-13-02

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Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model G-73 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The absence of an emergency procedures placard, insufficient fire detection systems, inadequate fire extinguishing systems, and insufficient clearance between wires and combustible fluid hoses coul...

Effective: Jun 20, 1980 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date (June 20, 1980) for the placard...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model G-73 Airplanes

48-03-04

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GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Landing gear hydraulic hose failures due to chafing against the landing gear strut.

Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 100 hours of operation

Why matched: GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

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