Young, Mica, Clarify Intent On Repair Station Security Legislation

Representative Don Young (R-AK, right), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, along with Representative John Mica (R-FL, below, right), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, sent a letter to TSA Acting Administrator David Stone stating that repair stations conducting work on aircraft certificated under Parts 135 and 91 should not be subject to the same security requirements as those performing maintenance on Part 121 aircraft.

AD NUMBER: 2004-13-18 MANUFACTURER: Gulfstream SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-13-18 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes; and Model Gulfstream 100 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the outboard doors of the main landing gear (MLG) for evidence of impact with the surrounding structure, and for damage to the door seals and seal channels; measurements for adequate gaps and clearances; and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent damage to or breakage of the MLG outboard doors, which could result in the loss of