Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L02406:body:0:p2
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Character Range: 7988–9150

Directive becomes effective on 2 September 2005.
Background:  The United States Federal aviation Administration has received a report of an incident in which an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system short-circuited on a Gulfstream GV-SP series aeroplane.  The short-circuit was discovered after an odour of burning was detected emanating from the floor of the cabin.  The short-circuit resulted in localized damage to the floorboard and carpet.  No circuit breakers tripped as a result of the short-circuiting.  This condition, if not corrected, could result in a fire in the aeroplane cabin.

             Adel Wiggins floor heater pad systems may also be installed on all Gulfstream Model G-IV and G-V series aeroplanes and certain Gulfstream Model GIV-X series aeroplanes.  Therefore, those models may be subject to the unsafe condition revealed on Model GV-SP series aeroplanes.
             This Directive requires a one-time inspection to determine if an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is installed and deactivation of the floor heater pad system if it is installed.

Charles Lenarcic
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

29 August 2005