2007-07-11: Right Fuel Standby Pump Connector 4Q1

2007-07-11 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-15008. Docket No. FAA-2007-27737; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-029-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 18, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Gulfstream 200 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 121 through 154. Subject (d) Fuel. Reason (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) states: Due to quality escape during serial production, the jumpers at the Right Fuel Standby Pump Connector 4Q1 were manufactured from 14 AWG electrical wiring instead of 12 AWG wires as required per approved drawing. The possible overheating of the 14 AWG jumpers routed in vicinity of the fuel tank may present the unsafe flight condition. The corrective actions include replacing the wiring, inspecting for other components damaged byoverheating, and replacing damaged components if necessary. Actions and Compliance (f) Within 25 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Replace the wiring according to the Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200-28A-315, dated February 5, 2007. (2) Do a general visual inspection for other components damaged by overheating. Replace all damaged components, before further flight, using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) (or its delegated agent). One approved method is the Gulfstream G200 Maintenance Manual. 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 withintouching 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.'' FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI specifies to "inspect and replace the wiring'' and "replace other components damaged by overheating.'' However, this AD requires replacing the wiring, inspecting for other components damaged by overheating, and replacing damaged components as applicable. We have defined the inspection as a "general visual inspection.'' (2) The MCAI does not specify service information for replacing components other than wiring. We require that the replacements be done in accordance with a method approved by the FAA or CAAI. 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, 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 AMOC approved in accordance with Sec. 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (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 28-07-02-03, dated February 11, 2007, and Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200- 28A-315, dated February 5, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200-28A-315, dated February 5, 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 under5 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 .