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Federal Register · December 12, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Old Gulfstream jets need new maintenance checks for aging parts

What happened
The FAA is requiring new maintenance checks for older Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes. This means owners and operators must update their maintenance programs to include new inspections for potential aging-related issues.
Why it matters
Aircraft parts wear out over time, even if they look fine. These new rules mean that owners of specific older Gulfstream jets can no longer just follow the original maintenance schedule. They must now actively look for problems that come with age, which could prevent unexpected failures.
The signal
Watch for how quickly owners of these specific Gulfstream models update their maintenance programs and if any new issues are reported after these checks begin.
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