AD 2005-16-13 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes

Models named: Galaxy, Gulfstream 200. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes, having serial numbers 004 through 113 inclusive, certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Service Bulletin Reference (f) The term “alert service bulletin,” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200-28A-261, dated June 7, 2005. Although the alert service bulletin referenced in this AD specifies to submit information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. Inspection of the Wiring for the Fuel Standby Feed Pumps (g) Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Perform a general visual inspection to detect damage of the wiring, splice, connector, or pins of the left and right fuel standby feed pumps, in accordance with the alert service bulletin. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” (1) If no damage is found: No further work is required by this paragraph. (2) If any damage is found: Before further flight, replace the damaged wiring (including wiring with worn or chafed insulation), splice, connector, or pin with a new wiring, splice, connector or pin, as applicable, in accordance with the alert service bulletin. Power and Ground Wire Replacement (h) Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Replace the power and ground wires of the left and right fuel standby feed pumps with new, 12-American-Wire-Gauge (AWG) wires, in accordance with the alert service bulletin. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (j) Israeli airworthiness directive 28-05-06-08, dated July 3, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200-28A-261, dated June 7, 2005, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov ; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 4, 2005. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-16002 Filed 8-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from reports of evidence of overheating found on the feeder wires of the left and right fuel standby feed pumps. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any damaged wiring, splice, connector, or pin for the fuel standby feed pumps, which could result in an ignition source in an area where fuel vapor may be present, and a consequent fire or explosion.