Federal Register #FAA20264654

FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream G150 Aircraft

This opportunity involves a proposed airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gulfstream G150 aircraft: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Gulfstream Aerospace LP - Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (original certifying authority) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Gulfstream G150 airplanes - Incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations - Implementation of inspection reporting procedures - Compliance with Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I052025101 and AD ISR I32241001R1 - Use of Gulfstream G150 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on addressing unsafe conditions such as fatigue damage in principal structural elements (horizontal stabilizer, elevator systems) and failure of the nose landing gear actuator-to-strut attachment pin - No specific products or purchase quantities listed; requirements are procedural and compliance-based - Operators must update maintenance programs and adhere to new inspection intervals and reporting protocols - Primary focus is on regulatory compliance and safety enhancements for the Gulfstream G150 fleet

Description

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-15-04 for Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model G150 airplanes. The AD requires revising maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, including an inspection reporting procedure. The unsafe condition addressed involves fatigue damage in principal structural elements of the horizontal stabilizer and elevator systems, and failure of the nose landing gear actuator-to-strut attachment pin. Comments on the proposed rule are due by July 24, 2026.

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