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AD/GA-7/10 - Fuel Tanks

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This AD requires owners/operators of Gulfstream GA-7 aeroplanes to inspect fuel tanks, the fuel system and electric fuel pump filter for contamination from an unsuitable tank sealant, following Gulfstream Service Bulletin No ME 22.

It affects aircraft owners, maintenance organisations and mechanics; it matters because contaminated sealant could disrupt fuel flow to the engines. Operators must complete the inspection (and any corrective work) before issuing the next Maintenance Release after 30 April 1990, at their own cost.

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AD/GA-7/10 - Fuel Tanks

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Gulfstream (Grumman American) GA-7 Series Aeroplanes

AD/GA-7/10 Fuel Tanks 2/90

Applicability: Model GA 7.

Requirement: Inspect the fuel tanks, fuel system, and the electric fuel pump filter for fuel tank sealant contamination in accordance with the instructions specified in Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Service Bulletin No ME 22.

Note: FAA AD 89-18-08 Amdt 39-6307 refers.

Compliance: Prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 30 April 1990.

Background: Integral fuel tanks were sealed at manufacture with sealant which has since been determined to be unsuitable for use in a high- octane fuel environment. Fuel Tank Repair Service Kit No SK-1 also specified the use of this sealant, but was subsequently reissued containing the correct sealant as Kit No SK-1A. The requirement of this AD will ensure against possible fuel contamination and/or flow interruption to the engine.

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