# N863AF: 2001 Grob-Werke G 120A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Grob-Werke G 120A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grob-werke-g-120a) (registry code 1660208, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS A49CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A49CE) (GROB Aircraft SE) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 85003 - Year built: 2001 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, utility, acrobatic - Airworthiness date: March 4, 2002 - Certificate issued: July 22, 2026 - Expires: July 31, 2033 - Mode S code: ABDA02 - Registered owner: [Lufthansa Aviation Training USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUFTHANSA%20AVIATION%20TRAINING%20USA%20INC) - Location: [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear) - Owner type: Non-citizen corporation - Owner's area on the map: 33.3738° N, 112.4114° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85338, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=863AF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N863AF From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 11 in force ### Matched by airframe (Grob-Werke G 120A) - [AD 2015-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-09-06): Starting · Grob-Werke G120A and GROB G115EG. Effective Jun 16, 2015 - [AD 2014-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-11): Stabilizers · Grob-Werke G120A and GROB G115EG. Effective Jun 13, 2014 - [AD 2010-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-01): Wings · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Oct 12, 2010 - [AD 2009-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-12-15): Electric Power · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Jul 1, 2009 - [AD 2005-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-22-14): Switch panels below the left-hand instrument panel · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Dec 19, 2005 - [AD 2005-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-09): Nose landing gear (NLG) assembly · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Jul 28, 2005 - [AD 2005-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-09): Main landing gear (MLG) · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Jul 26, 2005 - [AD 2005-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-11-08): Main landing gear front and rear spherical bearings · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Jul 18, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-21): Vertical stabilizer main spar · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Dec 27, 2004 - [AD 2003-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-13): Flight control system operating levers · Grob-Werke G120A. Effective Nov 11, 2003 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2014-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-26-04) (historical): Starting · Grob-Werke G120A and GROB G115EG. Effective Feb 9, 2015 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-04): Recurring cracks in the landing gear. Issued Oct 18, 2006 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412), Sep 10, 2012: Grob-Werke G 120A (N863AF), Mobile, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20120910021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120910021589A), Sep 10, 2012: Grob-Werke G 120A (N863AF), Substantial damage. On 9/10/2012 student pilot [privacy data omitted] had an accident located at 1AZ0 (Mobile AZ airport). This was the pilots 3rd solo flight. No other personnel… ## Service difficulty reports (24) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 2011FA0000149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000149), Mar 3, 2011: PUMP. FAILED. AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ON THE ENG, MECHANIC WENT OUT TO PERFORM AN ENGINE OPS CHECK AND FOUND ENGINE WOULDN’T KEEP RUNNING UNLESS BOOST PUMP W - [SDR 2011FA0000148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000148), Mar 3, 2011: PUMP. LEAKING. MECHANIC PERFORMED A LEAK CHECK AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ON THE ENGINE AND FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM SHAFT DRIVE. NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDAT - [SDR 2005FA0000800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000800), May 13, 2005: PLATE. DEBONDED. DURING FLEET - WIDE INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, TECH FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RUDDER AND RUDDER LEVER ASSY. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED DISBONDING BETWEEN THE - [SDR 2005FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000650), Mar 28, 2005: HINGE. CRACKED. ON ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND HINGE ON LT AILERON TRIM TAB CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT FOR PUSH PULL ROD. CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN, NO RECOMMENDATIO - [SDR 2005FA0000648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000648), Mar 28, 2005: HINGE. CRACKED. ON ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND HINGE ON RT AILERON TRIM TAB CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT FOR PUSH PULL ROD. CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN, NO RECOMMENDATIO - [SDR 2005FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000150), Nov 24, 2004: SWIVEL. CRACKED. INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR UPPER TRUNNION BOLTS FOUND CRACKS AROUND WELDS AND ON THE EARS FOR THE SWIVEL TUBE. PROBABLE CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRESSES IN THIS AREA. AT T - [SDR 2005FA0001123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001123), Nov 8, 2004: SERVO. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTED LOW FUEL FLOW ON TAKEOFF, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE MECHANIC FOUND THE FUEL FLOW WAS AT 149 PPH UNTIL THE ENGINE GOT HOT THEN THE FUEL FLOW - [SDR 2003FA0001124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001124), Oct 21, 2003: RELAY. SHORTED. DURING FLIGHT, GEAR MOTOR WAS SLOW TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT EXTENSION VALVE HAD A RESTRICTION IN THE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE - [SDR 2003FA0001123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001123), Oct 21, 2003: DIODE. SHORTED. DURING FLIGHT, WHEN GEAR IS INTRANSIT, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES. CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION IS UNKNOWN. NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME. - [SDR 2003FA0001111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001111), Oct 15, 2003: RELAY. FAILED. FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION, PERFORMED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. FAULT DETERMINED TO BE FAILED RELAY FOR HYDRAULIC CONTRO - [SDR 2003FA0001014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001014), Sep 29, 2003: LEVER. BINDING. DURING FLEET WIDE INSPECTION, FOUND BEARINGS IN AILERON LEVER 2 ASSY. PN 120A-4242 TO BE DAMAGED AND BINDING. DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE BUSHING PN 120A - [SDR 2003FA0000558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000558), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUT OF BEARING. PROBABLE CAUSE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CON - [SDR 2003FA0000545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000545), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUT OF BEARING. PROBABLE CAUSE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CON - [SDR 2003FA0000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000536), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUT OF BEARING. PROBABLE CAUSE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CON - [SDR 2003FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000492), Apr 28, 2003: SEAL. LEAKING. FLIGHT CREW NOTICED ODOR OF FUEL DURING GROUND RUN. TECHNICIAN TROUBLESHOOT FUEL SYSTEM AND NOTICED FUEL STAINS ON FUEL PUMP. SO REPLACED FUEL PUMP. ONCE PUMP R - [SDR VJ32002F00047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00047), May 23, 2002: BAFFLE. CRACKED. ENGINE BAFFLE CRACKED ON NR 1 CYLINDER. PART REMOVED AND NEW BAFFLE INSTALLED. PART SENT FOR WARRANTY. - [SDR VJ32002F00041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00041), May 20, 2002: CLOCK. BROKEN. LEFT HAND STOP PIN BROKEN OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW CLOCK. - [SDR VJ32002F00040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00040), May 20, 2002: ROD. CHAFED. ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD RUBBING AILERON CROSS OVER TUBE. REMOVED TUBE AND INSTALLED NEW TUBE. NEW SHIM PLATES INSTALLED, TO CORRECT PROBLEM. - [SDR VJ32002F00039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00039), May 20, 2002: ROD. CHAFED. AILERON ROD RUBBING AILERON BELL CRANK. REMOVED ROD AND INSTALLED NEW ROD. CONTROL ASSEMBLY WAS SHIMMED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. - [SDR VJ32002F00031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00031), May 7, 2002: PUMP. INOPERATIVE. AT 800 RPM THE FUEL PRESSURE DROPS BELOW MINIMUM AND THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AT IDLE. SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE PUMP OUT PUT WAS LOW. PUMP RE - [SDR VJ32002F00029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00029), Apr 26, 2002: BRACKET. CRACKED. ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. PART REMOVED AND A NEW SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED. PART SENT IN FOR WARRANTY. - [SDR 2002FA0000484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000484), Apr 5, 2002: AUDIO PANEL. FAILED. AUDIO PANEL FAIL INTERNALLY GIVING AND UNSAFE GEAR INDICATION LIGHT, AND WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS PULLED TO IDLE, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WOULD START TO RUN. REMOVED AN - [SDR 2002FA0000483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000483), Apr 1, 2002: FILTER. INOPERATIVE. FEED BACK IN THE RADIOS, NEW FILTER INSTALLED, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. PART SENT IN FOR WARRANTY. - [SDR 2002FA0000482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000482), Apr 1, 2002: PUMP. INOPERATIVE. ELECTRIC MOTOR SLOW IN FLIGHT, OVER 25 TO 30 SECONDS TO RETRACT AND EXTENT THE LANDING GEAR. NEW HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY INSTALLED, CYCLED GEAR IAW MAINTENANCE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (45) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Grob-Werke G 120A) - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00243BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA01473SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01695SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01487SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA02154AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02154AK): Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies Inc. Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA02217AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA00765DE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE%20PAGE%201) (historical): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA02153LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02717NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY) (historical): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA01435DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435DE) (historical): Installation of engines, modified with a Firewall Forward Technologies. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA02153LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01933LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA) (historical): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA01229SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE) (historical): Installation of CNX80 GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. UPS Aviation Technologies ## Related - Other Grob-Werke G 120A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/grob-werke-g-120a/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.