Gulfstream Owners: Update Maintenance Plans or Face FAA Safety Mandates
Published Date: 1/20/2026
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Summary
If you own or work with Gulfstream GVII-G500 or GVII-G600 airplanes, listen up! The FAA is rolling out new, stricter safety rules that require updating your maintenance plans by February 24, 2026. These changes help keep the planes safer but might mean some extra work and costs to follow the new guidelines.
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Must update maintenance program fast
If you own or operate Gulfstream GVII-G500 or GVII-G600 airplanes, you must revise your maintenance or inspection program to include Section 05-10-10 (Airworthiness Limitations) of the GVII-G500 AMM Revision 18 or GVII-G600 AMM Revision 14 within 30 days after February 24, 2026. The FAA estimates this AD affects 278 U.S.-registered airplanes and that revising the maintenance program takes 90 work-hours per operator, with an average cost per operator of $7,650 (90 hours x $85/hour).
No special flight permits allowed
Operators of Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes are not allowed to use special flight permits under 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 after this AD. This prohibition is effective February 24, 2026.
No alternate inspection intervals without approval
After you revise your maintenance or inspection program as required, you may not use alternative actions or intervals (for example, different inspections or timing) unless those alternatives are approved as an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) per 14 CFR 39.19. The AD took effect February 24, 2026.
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