2013-22-19: Fuel boost pump

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2013-22-19 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-17651; Docket No. FAA-2012-1313; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-080-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 7, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2822, Fuel boost pump. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of two independent types offailure of the fuel boost pump with overheat damage found on the internal components and external housing on one of the failure types, and fuel leakage on the other. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection To Determine the Part Number (P/N) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuel boost pumps to determine whether Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500- 5 is installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012, including the service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD (for Model GV airplanes); or Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012, including the service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD (for Model GV-SP airplanes). A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the fuel boost pumps can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28- JG0162, dated August 30, 2011. (2) GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011. (h) Replacement If the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the fuel boost pump with a serviceable pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012, including the service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD (for Model GV airplanes); or Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012, including the service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD (for Model GV-SP airplanes). (1) Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28- JG0162, dated August 30, 2011. (2) GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011. (i) Maintenance Program Revision Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, revise the airplane maintenance program to include Gulfstream Document GV-GER-0003, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Fuel Boost Pump with Leak Check Port, dated November 24, 2010. (1) For airplanes on which fuel boost pump Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5 has been replaced in accordance with paragraph (h) of this AD: The initial compliance time for the inspection is within 500 flight hours after doing the replacement specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals that a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7 has been installed: After revising the airplane maintenance program, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, the initial inspection is required before further flight after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (k) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a fuel boost pump having [[Page 72558]] Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5 on any airplane. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Darby Mirocha, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-5573; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: [email protected]. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012. (ii) Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012. (iii) Triumph Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August 30, 2011. (iv) General Electric Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011. (v) Gulfstream Document GV-GER-0003, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Fuel Boost Pump with Leak Check Port, dated November 24, 2010. (3) For Gulfstream, Triumph Aerostructures, and General Electric Aviation service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912- 965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. (4) You may view this 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. (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.