FAA Issues New Safety Directives for Gulfstream GVI Airplanes
Published Date: 1/20/2026
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Summary
If you own or operate a Gulfstream GVI airplane, listen up! The FAA is rolling out new, stricter safety rules that require updating your maintenance plans to keep your plane in top shape. These changes kick in on February 24, 2026, and while they might mean extra checks, they’re all about keeping flights safe and sound.
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Must Update Maintenance Program Quickly
If you own or operate a Gulfstream Model GVI airplane, you must revise your maintenance or inspection program within 30 days after February 24, 2026 to add the airworthiness limitations in Section 05-10-10 of the Gulfstream G650 AMM (Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024) or G650ER AMM (Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024). The FAA estimates this revision takes 90 work‑hours per operator at $85 per hour, a $7,650 average cost per operator, and that 428 U.S.-registered airplanes are affected.
Limits on Alternative Actions and Flights
After you revise your maintenance or inspection program as required, you may not use alternative inspections or intervals unless approved through an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC). Also, special flight permits under 14 CFR 39.23 are not allowed for these airplanes while this AD is in effect starting February 24, 2026.
FAA Accepts Later Identical AMM Revisions
The FAA allows using a later revision of Section 05-10-10 of the applicable AMM for compliance if the later revision is identical to the content in G650 AMM Revision 24 or G650ER AMM Revision 19 (both dated October 30, 2024). This means operators who already have later identical AMM revisions do not need an AMOC to show compliance.
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