# Proposed AD 2002-NM-281-AD: Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-10-07
- Products: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 21, 2003, 68 FR 8475
- Comments due: March 24, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-10-07)
- Docket: 2002-NM-281-AD
- FR document: 03-4166
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c8/44/c84434a295fa9e9253d06905d52f75bfe81f82c5df8a2cec4a2b041c1b4da5ae (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-02-21/pdf/03-4166.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/21/03-4166/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-model-astra-spx-and-1125-westwind-astra-series
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/83EC72B9E4CB346186256CD40050383F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-281-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes. This proposal would require removing the existing oxygen shutoff valve and installing a new oxygen shutoff valve. This action is necessary to prevent rapid adiabatic compression within the oxygen line between the oxygen shutoff valve and the pressure regulator due to a shutoff valve that can be opened quickly, which could result in overheating of the oxygen system and consequent fire in the cockpit. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 21, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-4166, comments due Mar 24, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/21/03-4166/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-model-astra-spx-and-1125-westwind-astra-series)

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