Federal Register #2026-16659

FAA Airworthiness Directive: Maintenance Program Revision for Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy Airplanes

This opportunity concerns a new airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Aircraft Certification Service, Integrated Certificate Management Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Gulfstream Aerospace LP (OEM) - Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (previous type certificate holder) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes - Incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as specified in Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) AD ISR I052025091 and Gulfstream G200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 39 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on addressing fatigue damage in principal structural elements to ensure structural integrity - Compliance with international regulatory material from the CAAI - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities requested; requirement is for regulatory compliance and safety - Estimated compliance cost is $7,650 per operator

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. It requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate these new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The AD addresses fatigue damage in principal structural elements to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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