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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA adopts new AD for Gulfstream GVIII-G700 and GVIII-G800 airplanes due to hollow pin cap issue.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Owners and operators of Gulfstream GVIII-G700 and GVIII-G800 airplanes, Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, corporate flight departments. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comply within 30 days of AD effective date or before next flight, whichever is sooner.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspection and possible replacement of hollow pin caps.

Who it affects

Owners and operators of Gulfstream GVIII-G700 and GVIII-G800 airplanes, Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, corporate flight departments.

What you must do

Inspect affected airplanes per service bulletin and replace hollow pin caps if necessary.

Deadline

Comply within 30 days of AD effective date or before next flight, whichever is sooner.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13476/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-corporation-airplanes

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