Federal Register #2026-13472

FAA Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream GVIIIG700/GVIII800 and Establishment of Class E Airspace at Hub Field, TX

This summary covers recent regulatory actions by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Aircraft Certification Service and Operations Support Group - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (OEM for GVIIIG700 and GVIIIG800 aircraft) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a regulatory action. - FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 20261351) requires corrective actions on Gulfstream GVIIIG700 and GVIIIG800 aircraft to address a broken hollow pin cap on the right engine aft thrust strut due to a missing sleeve bushing. - Actions must comply with Gulfstream Alert Customer Bulletins No. 001. - Establishment of Class E airspace at Hub Field, Jewett, TX, to support new instrument flight procedures. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The Airworthiness Directive mandates compliance before further flight for affected Gulfstream aircraft. - The airspace action is regulatory and not a solicitation for goods or services. - No contract, procurement, or vendor selection is involved in these actions.

Description

This action establishes Class E airspace at Hub Field, Jewett, TX, to support new instrument procedures. The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile radius of Hub Field. The effective date of this airspace establishment is October 29, 2026, at 0901 UTC. The rule is promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration under the Department of Transportation. The establishment is intended to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace.

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