Gulfstream

Gulfstream A GENERAL OVNA M, C S COM PAM V MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LETTER February 18, 2015 ALL-MOL-15-0004 TO: All Gulfstream Operators SUBJECT: General (ATA 05) - Gulfstream IV Aborts Takeoff - Update On February 10, 2015, Gulfstream issued Maintenance and Operations Letter (MOL) ALL-MOL-15- 0003, communicating an aborted takeoff and subsequent brake fire involving a Gulfstream IV aircraft. The fire was extinguished and all passengers and crew safely disembarked from the aircraft. Investigation into the event revealed the aircraft attempted two unsuccessful takeoff attempts prior to the brake fire. The first attempted takeoff was aborted due to a red master caution warning light. After taxiing back and addressing the warning, the flight crew attempted a second takeoff. During the second takeoff roll, the pilot attempted to rotate the aircraft with no perceived rotation response. The takeoff was then aborted followed by heavy braking and a subsequent brake fire. Based on preliminary findings, the factors regarding this event are unrelated to the Gulfstream IV accident that was communicated by MOL, ALL-MOL-14-0014, on June I, 2014. Gulfstream is assisting the authorities with their investigation and will communicate any required fleet action. If you should have questions or comments regarding this communication, please contact Customer Su ort at 800-810-GULF 4853 or 912-965-4178, by fax at 912-965-4184, or by electronic mail at Sincerely, Mitchell A. Choquette Director, Product Support & Field Service P. O . Box 2206 . Savannah. Georgia 31402-2206 • Telephone: (912)-965-3000 • EFTA01183228