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AD/AA-1/18 - Glove Box - Modification

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This safety directive requires owners and operators of Gulfstream AA-1 series aircraft (previously sold as Grumman American or American Aviation models) to seal a gap in the cockpit glove box.

What you must do: Close off the space between the front of the glove box and the instrument panel to stop objects (like pens, checklists, or tools) from falling through into the aircraft's internal structure.

Who it affects: Anyone operating these specific light aircraft models.

When you must comply: Complete the modification within 100 hours of flight time after 31 December 1978.

Why it matters: Loose items falling through cockpit gaps can jam flight control cables, damage electrical wiring, or interfere with critical systems—creating serious safety risks during flight.

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AD/AA-1/18 - Glove Box - Modification

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Gulfstream (Grumman American/ American Aviation) AA-1 Series Aeroplanes

AD/AA-1/18 Glove Box - Modification 11/78

Applicability: All models.

Requirement: Modify the aircraft by sealing the gap formed between the forward face of the glove box and instrument facia so as to prevent objects passing through.

Compliance: Within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 December 1978.

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