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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013), and adding the following new AD:
2017-08-01 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18850; Docket No. FAA-2014-0651; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-043-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-22-19, Amendment 39-17651 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013) (``AD 2013-22-19'').
(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 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of two independent types of failure 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) Retained Inspection To Determine the Part Number, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-22-19, with revised service information. Within 36 months after January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), inspect the fuel boost pumps to determine whether Gulfstream part number (P/ N) 1159SCP500-5 is installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD; and Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August 30, 2011, and GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011. 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) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(h) Retained Replacement, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-22-19, with revised service information. If the inspection required byparagraph (g) of this AD reveals a fuel boost pump with Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5: Within 36 months after January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), replace the fuel boost pump with a serviceable pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-7, in accordance with the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; and Triumph Aerostructures Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August 30, 2011, and GE Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(i) New Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include the fuel leak check inspection of the fuel boost pumps specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(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 leak check inspection specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this AD is within 550 flight hours after doing the replacement specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(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: The initial compliance time for the leak check inspection specified in the applicable task identified in paragraph (j) of this AD, is at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.(i) Within 550 flight hours after the installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7 pump; except if 550 flight hours have accumulated since installation of the P/N 1159SCP500-7 pump and an initial leak check of the pump has not been accomplished, the compliance time is within 50 flight hours after doing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(j) Service Information for Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Use the applicable service information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, as applicable, to revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model GV airplanes: Use table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016.
(2) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G500: Use task 28- 26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
(3) For Model GV-SP airplanes designated as G550: Use task 28- 26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks; and task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel; of the Gulfstream G550Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(12) of this AD.
(1) Table 18, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-20-00, Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013.
(2) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 42, dated June 20, 2013.
(3) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Checks, in table 20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-20- 00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G500
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Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(4) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(5) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, in table 20, 500 Flight Hours Scheduled Inspection Table, in section 05-20- 00, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(6) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 26, Fuel Boost Pumps, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 23, dated June 20, 2013.
(7) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 43, dated February 15, 2015.
(8) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check,of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 43, dated February 15, 2015.
(9) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(10) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(11) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(12) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel, of the Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
(l) 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 (n) of this AD.
(m) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of January 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-19), no person may install a fuel boost pump having Gulfstream P/N 1159SCP500-5 on any airplane.
(n) 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 (o)(1) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-22-19, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (n)(4)(i) and (n)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program withoutobtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(o) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5536; fax: 404-474-5606; email: ky.phan@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 17, 2017.
(i) Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual, Revision 44, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(iii) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of Section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(iv) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated June 15, 2016:
(A) Table 12, CertificationMaintenance Requirements (CMR), in section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(B) Task 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Fuel Leak Check, of section 28-26-01, Fuel Boost Pumps--Inspection/Check, of chapter 28, Fuel.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 7, 2014 (78 FR 72554, December 3, 2013).
(i) Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 122, dated April 11, 2012.
(ii) Gulfstream V Customer Bulletin 197, dated April 11, 2012.
(iii) General Electric Service Bulletin 31760-28-100, dated February 15, 2011.
(iv) Triumph Service Bulletin SB-TAGV/GVSP-28-JG0162, dated August 30, 2011.
(5) 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 pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) 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.