Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA-2026-4652
FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy Aircraft Maintenance Program Updates
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
FAA-2026-4652
NAICS
541690
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service, Compliance & Airworthiness Division - OEMs Highlighted: - Gulfstream Aerospace LP - Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (previous type certificate holder) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy aircraft - Incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as specified in Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I052025091 - No specific hardware or part numbers; requirement is programmatic - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with CAAI AD ISR I052025091 for fatigue damage prevention in principal structural elements - Ensures continued structural integrity of affected aircraft - Applies to all Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes, regardless of current operator - Estimated cost per operator to revise maintenance programs is approximately $7,650 - Alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) may be considered if approved by the FAA - Additional FAA Action: - Establishment of Class E airspace at Jefferson, TX to support new IFR procedures at Cypress River Airport (not directly related to the aircraft AD)
Description
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. It would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate these new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The AD aims to address fatigue damage in principal structural elements to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.