AD 2006-10-18 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Model Gulfstream 200 Airplanes

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

This AD applies to all Gulfstream Model Galaxy and Model Gulfstream 200 airplanes, 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. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (f) Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Limitations section of the Gulfstream 200 AFM, by incorporating the information specified in Section V, “Performance,” of Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 Temporary Revision (TR) 7, dated August 18, 2003, as specified in the TR. Section V of TR 7 includes procedures for incorporating revised takeoff performance tables. Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in Section V of TR 7. This may be done by inserting a copy of Section V of Gulfstream TR 7 into the AFM. When Section V of TR 7 has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in Section V of TR 7. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g)(1) 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. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Related Information (h) Israeli airworthiness directive 72-03-05-09, dated September 22, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 Temporary Revision 7, dated August 18, 2003, to the Gulfstream 200 Airplane Flight Manual, 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 May 9, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-4910 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from a correction of the power setting logic and table limits in the performance model by the engine manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is provided with correct information to ensure a safe takeoff at certain altitudes; inadequate takeoff performance tables used in such conditions could result in reduced control of the airplane during takeoff.