AD 2008-08-19 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 Airplanes

Models named: Gulfstream G150. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 201 through 239 inclusive.

Unless already done, do the following actions. Within 50 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the feeder cable, terminal lug 123P/2, and ground point 803GND for chafing and arcing damage, reposition the feeder cable to maintain an adequate gap, and do all applicable corrective actions. Do the actions in accordance with Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 24-07-10-11, dated October 31, 2007; and Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-8258 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. Within 50 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the feeder cable, terminal lug 123P/2, and ground point 803GND for chafing and arcing damage, reposition the feeder cable to maintain an adequate gap, and do all applicable corrective actions. Do the actions in accordance with Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 24-07-10-11, dated October 31, 2007; and Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 150-24A-046, dated October 31, 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-8258 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P