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G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01

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Overview

This document is a supplement to the Gulfstream G550 and G500 Airplane Flight Manual, providing specific limitations related to the application of sealant compound to the APU enclosure. It outlines operational restrictions for the APU during ground and flight conditions.

  • This is a supplement for G550 and G500 models.
  • It addresses limitations due to improperly applied sealant on the APU enclosure.
  • Unattended ground operations of the APU are prohibited.
  • APU use during flight is restricted to specific failure conditions.
  • Dispatch is not allowed with any engine generator inoperative.
  • The APU can be used in-flight for 'bleeds off' takeoff up to 5000 ft AGL.

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Document details

Type
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year
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2016
File size
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105 KB
Publisher
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regulations.gov
Language
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en
About this document
What is the G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01?

The G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01 is a pilot's operating handbook for the Gulfstream Aerospace G550, dated 2016.

Where does the G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01 come from?

This copy of the G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01 was originally published by regulations.gov and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01 published?

The G550 I G500 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. G550-2016-01 — the Gulfstream Aerospace G550 pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 2016.

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In this document

Introduction

This section introduces the supplement and its purpose regarding limitations for the G550 and G500 aircraft.

Limitations

Details the operational limits for the APU, including prohibitions on unattended ground operations and specific conditions under which the APU may be used in flight.

Normal Procedures

No changes are noted in this section.

Abnormal Procedures

No changes are noted in this section.

Emergency Procedures

No changes are noted in this section.

Performance

No changes are noted in this section.

Safety notes

  • Unattended ground operations of the APU are prohibited.
  • Use of the APU during flight is prohibited except for specific failure conditions.
  • Dispatch is not permitted with any engine generator inoperative.

Full document text

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G550 I G500 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. G550-2016-01 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Supplement No. G550-2016-01 P.O. Box 2206 Savannah, Ga. 31402-2206 FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT FOR GULFSTREAM MODELS G550 I G500 REGISTRATION NUMBER: ------ SERIAL NUMBER: ------ This Supplement must be attached to the FAA Approved G550 Airplane Flight Manual, dated 14 August 2003, and G500 Airplane Flight Manual, dated 05 December 2003, for GV-SP series (G550 I G500) airplanes Serial Number (SN) 5001 and subsequent having sealant compound improperly applied to the APU enclosure. The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the information of the basic Airplane Flight Manual. For Limitations, Normal Procedures, Abnormal Procedures, Emergency Procedures and Performance information not contained in this supplement, consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual. An William S. Whitton , r. / j . -ODA Lead Administrator ODA-511131-CE DATE~ J7 1ru:J/o This page intentionally left blank. GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G550 I GSOO AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. GSS0-2016-01 LOG OF REVISIONS Revision Affected Description of Revision Number Pages FAA APPROVED July 27/16 BASIC ISSUE Page i BASIC ISSUE Page ii GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G550 I G500 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. G550-2016-01 This page intentionally left blank. FAA APPROVED July 27/16 SECTION 0 Introduction GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G550 I G500 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. G550-2016-01 PREFACE This Airplane Flight Manual Supplement provides the limitations for Gulfstream GV-SP (G550 I G500) aircraft having sealant compound improperly applied to the APU enclosure. SECTION 1 LIMITATIONS Under 01-49-10: APU Operation, add paragraph 6 6. APU Operation Limits: Ground: Unattended ground operations of the APU are prohibited. Flight: Use of the APU during flight is prohibited except for the following conditions: • Dual engine failure during flight • Dual generator failure during flight • Single engine failure during flight • Single generator failure during flight The APU may be operated in-flight for the purpose of "bleeds off" takeoff, up to a maximum of 5000 ft AGL. Dispatch is not permitted with any engine generator inoperative. FAA APPROVED July 27/16 BASIC ISSUE Page 1 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G550 I G500 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. G550-2016-01 SECTION 2 NORMAL PROCEDURES No Change SECTION 3 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES No Change SECTION 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES No Change SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change BASIC ISSUE Page 2 FAA APPROVED July 27/16