2010-11-02: Instruments

2010-11-02 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-16307. Docket No. FAA-2010-0034; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-120-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 25, 2010. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-03-05, Amendment 39-14916. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Gulfstream 100 airplanes; and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers. Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31: Instruments. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: To increase pilots' awareness to the possibility of incomplete closure of the Main Entry Door (MED) by the following means: 1. Splitting the common caution light CABIN DOOR signaling both MED Improper Closure and MED Inflatable Seal Failure into two separate lights: CABIN DOOR and CABIN DOOR SEAL. 2. Converting the separated CABIN DOOR Caution light into a Warning light by changing its color to red. Note: Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs) refer to these changes as MOD G1-20052. Incomplete closure of the MED may be followed by in-flight opening of the door. As a result, the MED and the adjacent fuselage structure may be damaged during opening and landing impact. Damage to the left engine by flying debris and objects may also occur. Required actions include modifying the warning and caution lights panel (WACLP), changing the WACLP and MED wiring, changing the wiring harness connecting the MED to the WACLP, and ensuring the Log of Modification of the AFM includes reference to MOD G1-20052. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-03-05, With No Changes (f) Unless already done, do the following actions. Within 10 days after February 15, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-03-05), amend Section IV, Normal Procedures, of the following Gulfstream airplane flight manuals (AFMs): Model 1125 Astra, 25W-1001-1; Model Astra SPX, SPX-1001-1; and Model G100, G100-1001-1; as applicable; to include the following statement. Insertion of copies of this AD at the appropriate places of the AFMs is acceptable. ``1. BEFORE ENGINE START: (PRE and POST Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284): CABIN DOOR--CLOSED (Physically verify door latch handle pin is fully engaged in the handle lock) 2. BEFORE TAXIING: Change the CABIN DOOR procedure as follows (POST Mod 20052/ Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284): Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT 3. BEFORE TAKE-OFF: Insert between the POSITION lights switch and the THRUST LEVERS procedures: (PRE Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284): Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT (50% N1 may be required) (POST Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284): Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT CABIN DOOR SEAL light--OUT (50% N1 may be required)'' Note 1: Mod 20052 is equivalent to Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17, 2006. Note 2: This AD may be accomplished by a holder of a Private Pilot's License. NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THIS AD: Actions and Compliance (g) Unless already done, for all airplanes except airplane serial number 158, do the following actions. (1) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Modify the WACLP in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1--Modification Service Information Honeywell Service Bulletin Dated 80-0548-31-0001 April 1, 2006 80-0548-31-0002 March 1, 2006 80-5090-31-0001 March 1, 2006 (2) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Change the WACLP and MED wiring in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31- 284, dated August 17, 2006. (3) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Change the wiring harness connecting the MED to the WACLP in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17, 2006. (4) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Verify that the Log of Modification of the relevant airplane flight manual (AFM) includes reference to MOD G1-20052, and, if no reference is found, revise the Log of Modification of the AFM to include reference to the modification. (5) Doing the modifications specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD, and after the modifications have been done, the AFM limitation required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed from the AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Paragraph (g)(5) of this AD mandates a terminating action. However, Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31-06- 11-05, dated May 27, 2009, does not explicitly mandate a terminating action. This difference has been coordinated with the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lackinga principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31-06-11-05, dated May 27, 2009, and the applicable service information identified in Table 2 of this AD for relatedinformation. Table 2--Service Information Service Information Date Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284 August 17, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0001 April 1, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0002 March 1, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-5090-31-0001 March 1, 2006 Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD 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 the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Table 3--Material Incorporated by Reference Service Information Date Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284 August 17, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0001 April 1, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0002 March 1, 2006 Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-5090-31-0001 March 1, 2006 (2) For Gulfstream service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; e-mail pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. For Honeywell service information identified in this AD, contact Honeywell Aerospace, Technical Publications and Distribution, M/S 2101-201, P.O. Box 52170, Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2170; telephone 602-365-5535; fax 602-365-5577; Internet http://www.honeywell.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.