# N865AF: 2002 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: [Lycoming AEIO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-540-series) (registry code 41568)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A49CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A49CE) (GROB Aircraft SE), [TCDS 1E4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E4) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 85005
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility, acrobatic
- Airworthiness date: March 28, 2002
- Certificate issued: June 3, 2026
- Expires: June 30, 2033
- Mode S code: ABE170
- 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=865AF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865AF

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming AEIO-540 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 36 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 (Lycoming AEIO-540 series)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022
- [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015
- [AD 2015-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-07): Propeller governor shaft set screw · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-A1E6 and 10 more. Effective Mar 11, 2015
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-12): Cylinder assemblies · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 264 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009
- [AD 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-21): ECi connecting rods · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods, AEIO-360-B1B, AEIO-360-B1D and 171 more. Effective Jun 22, 2006
- [AD 2005-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-11): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 59 more. Effective Oct 21, 2005
- [AD 2005-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-06): Riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 154 more. Effective Jul 19, 2005
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003
- [AD 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997
- [AD 96-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-03): High pressure fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 174 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996
- [AD 95-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-07-01): Connecting Rod Bolt · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-B1G6, AEIO-360-H1A and 177 more. Effective Apr 12, 1995
- [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992
- [AD 87-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-06-R1): Rocker Arm Assembly · Lycoming Engines IO-360-B4, IVO-360-A1A, O-340-A1A and 243 more. Effective Sep 1, 1989
- [AD 83-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-04): Injector Fuel Diaphragm Stem · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-L1B5D, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-G1B5 and 30 more. Effective Nov 4, 1983
- [AD 79-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-04-05): Regulator Diaphragm Stem Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 215 more. Effective Sep 26, 1979
- [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978

### 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
- [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2011-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-04) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 186 more. Effective Jan 25, 2012
- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-05) (historical): Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 262 more. Effective Oct 20, 2008
- [AD 2008-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-07) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 185 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more
- [AD 2006-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-09) (historical): Certain crankshafts replacing · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 82 more. Effective Nov 3, 2006
- [AD 2005-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-10) (historical): ECi cylinder assemblies. · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 413 more. Effective Jan 31, 2006
- [AD 2002-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-01) (historical): Fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO IGO-480-A1B6, IGO-540-B1A, IGO-540-B1C and 178 more. Effective Jan 31, 2003
- [AD 2002-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-06) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5 and 46 more. Effective Nov 19, 2002
- [AD 2002-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-51) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-540 Series (all), LTIO-540-F2BD and 39 more
- [AD 2000-18-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-53) (historical): Oil Filter Converter Plate Gaskets · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-360-A1B6D, IO-360-A1D6D and 73 more
- [AD 98-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-12) (historical): Fuel Pump · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 249 more. Effective Sep 28, 1998

## Information bulletins (advisory) (13 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
- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor  Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014
- [SAIB NE-08-26R3](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R3): Magneto/Distributor. Issued Mar 31, 2011
- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008
- [SAIB NE-05-89](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-89): . Issued Sep 30, 2005
- [SAIB NE-05-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-40): . Issued Mar 18, 2005
- [SAIB NE-03-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-03-18): . Issued Jan 22, 2003
- [SAIB NE-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-03-12): . Issued Dec 30, 2002
- [SAIB NE-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-22): . Issued May 11, 2001
- [SAIB NE-08-26R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R1) (historical): Dual Magnetos. Issued Jul 8, 2008
- [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008

## 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 WPR10LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA426), Aug 24, 2010: Grob-Werke G 120A (N865AF), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 20120915020549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915020549I), Sep 15, 2012: Grob-Werke G 120A (N865AF), Goodyear, AZ, No damage. On 9/15/2012 at approximately 1515 local time a student pilot flying N865AF a grobe-Werke G120A aborted a takeoff from rwy 21.the aircraft veered off the…
- [Accident 20100824044089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100824044089A), Aug 24, 2010: Grob-Werke G 120A (N865AF), Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. Student on first solo flight making first solo landing initially landed on all three gears but the aircraft bounced up off the runway. The aircraft contacted…

## Service difficulty reports (33)

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 2007FA0000007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000007), Oct 30, 2006: PUMP. WORN. DURING FLIGHT SUCTION PRESSURE READING DROPPED TO ZERO, DURING FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING, TECH FOUND THE ENGINE DRIVEN AIR PUMP WAS NOT PRODUCTING ENOUGH SUCTION.
- [SDR 2007FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000006), Sep 26, 2006: SHAFT. BROKEN. DURING ENGINE START, SUCTION PRESSURE WAS READING ZERO, DURING FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING, TECH FOUND THE ENGINE DRIVEN DRIVEN DRY AIR PUMP HAD A BROKEN SHAFT. PRO
- [SDR 2006FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000225), Feb 27, 2006: BLOWER MOTOR. WORN. PILOT REPORTED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WITH AIR CONDITION ON. WHILE TECH WAS TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM FOUND THAT BLOWER MOTOR HAD TOO MUCH END PLAY ON BLOWER FAN SHAF
- [SDR 2005FA0000925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000925), Jun 14, 2005: SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE QUIT AFTER LANDING WITH BOOST PUMP ON. ON GROUND RUN PERFORMING MIXTURE IDLE CHECK, WE FOUND WITH BOOST PUMP OFF, WE HAD .5 INCH MANIFOLD 
- [SDR 2005FA0000112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000112), Jan 18, 2005: IGNITION SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. PILOT REPORTED STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE, AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND IGNITION SWITCH WAS BAD. NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME. (K)
- [SDR 2003FA0001012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001012), Sep 29, 2003: LEVER. BINDING. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, FLIGHT CREW FELT BINDING ON THE AILERON SYSTEM UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BEARINGS IN AILERON LEVER 2 ASSY. TO BE DAMAGED AND B
- [SDR 2003FA0000850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000850), Aug 11, 2003: BEARING. BULGED. DURING SPECIAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE BEARING ON THE LT AILERON LEVER ASSY IS SHOWING SIGNS OF BULGING . PROBABLE CAUSE IS DESIGN OF LEVER
- [SDR 2003FA0000718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000718), Jun 8, 2003: RELAY. SHORTED. WHILE PERFORMING GEAR CHECK, THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WOULD NOT BUILD UP. FOUND RELAY SHORTED OUT. RECOMMEND INSTALLING AN INLINE FUSE IN THE SYSTEM. WHEN THIS RE
- [SDR 2003FA0000730](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000730), Jun 4, 2003: SHAFT. SHEARED. DURING FLIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE AND AN INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE ROTOR SHAFT HAD SHEAR
- [SDR 2003FA0000555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000555), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUT OF BEARING.
- [SDR 2003FA0000552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000552), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUR OF BEARING.
- [SDR 2003FA0000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000551), 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 2003FA0000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000550), May 12, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND BEARING TO BE FAILING. RETAINING CLIP AND SEAL WERE BEING FORCED OUT OF BEARING.
- [SDR 2003FA0000540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000540), 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 2003FA0000392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000392), Apr 7, 2003: BEARING. FAILED. DURING PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT THERE WAS A STRANGE SOUND FROM THE AILERON SYSTEM. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BEARING FROM THE LT AIL
- [SDR 2003FA0000346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000346), Mar 17, 2003: UPLOCK. INOPERATIVE. DURING FLIGHT GEAR ON LT SIDE WOULD NOT RELEASE. FLIGHT CREW HAD TO PREFORM EMERGENCY EXTENSION AND PULL G`S TO RELEASE GEAR. TROUBLE SHOOT SYSTEM AND FOUND LEF
- [SDR VJ32003F00024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32003F00024), Mar 3, 2003: SHOCK MOUNT. CRACKED. DURING THE REQUIRD 100 HOUR INSPECTION, MOUNT FOUND TO BE CRACKED FROM EXHAUST HEAT. PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW AND CRACKED MOUNT RETURNED. SUGGEST ALTERNATE MO
- [SDR VJ32003F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32003F00012), Dec 9, 2002: RELAY. SHORTED. DURING PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION FOUND BAD RELAY THAT CAUSED THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM TO FAIL. BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS BECAUSE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL RELAY SHORTED INTE
- [SDR VJ32003F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32003F00007), Dec 9, 2002: MOTOR. INOPERATIVE. DURING PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION AND CYCLING THE GEAR THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RCCB CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD POP. THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR ON THE HYDRAULIC PUMP UNIT WAS PUTTING
- [SDR VJ32003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32003F00004), Dec 9, 2002: HANDLE. SHORTED. LANDING GEAR HANDLE COULD NOT BE SELECTED TO THE UP POSITION AFTER PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON AIRCRAFT BY MAINTENANCE. BELIEVE THAT HANDLE HAS A SH
- [SDR VJ32002F00094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00094), Nov 21, 2002: ARMATURE. BURNED OUT. DURING GROUND START OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED AND FOUND STARTER HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE STARTER HAS AN ORDER OF BU
- [SDR VJ32002F00075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00075), Sep 13, 2002: METER. FLUCTUATES. DURING FLIGHT THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THE FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATING. BELIEVED CAUSED FROM HEAT IN ENGINE BAY CAUSING FUEL TO VAPORIZE AS IS PASSES THROUGH FUEL FLOW
- [SDR VJ32002F00063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00063), Sep 9, 2002: KNOB. DAMAGED. ALT. AIR KNOB BECOMES LOOSE AND INOPERATIVE WITH USE. KNOB IS PLASTIC WITH A HELI-COIL INSERT, SCREWED ONTO THREADED END OF CABLE. KNOB MUST BE ROTATED TO OPERA
- [SDR VJ32002F00056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00056), Jun 19, 2002: PUMP. FAILED. IN FLIGHT THE INSTRUMENT VACUUM SYSTEM FAIL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE AND AN INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM FOUNDED THAT THE ROTOR SHAFT HAD SHEARED. PUMP
- [SDR 2002FA0000763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000763), Jun 15, 2002: TRANSDUCER. FAILED. FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION WAS 75 PSI WITH THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE FUEL BOOST PUMP SHUT OFF. REMOVED TRANSDUCER AND INSTALLED NEW FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. G
- [SDR 2002FA0000752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000752), Jun 15, 2002: TRANSDUCER. FAILED. AFTER START UP OF THE ENGINE THE FUEL FLOW INDICATION WENT TO ZERO. AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN TO MAINTENANCE AND FOUND THAT IF YOU TAPPED ON THE UNIT IT WILL WORK. FUE
- [SDR 2002FA0000766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000766), Jun 12, 2002: TRANSDUCER. LEAKING. FUEL FLOW INTERMITTENT WENT TO ZERO IN FLIGHT. ENGINE FUEL FLOW SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER WAS LEAKING FUEL. REMOVED TRANSDUCER AN
- [SDR 2002FA0000767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000767), Jun 11, 2002: SHOCK MOUNT. BROKEN. INSTRUMENT SHOCK MOUNT BROKEN, IT SUPPORTS THE UPPER RIGHT HAND SIDE. REMOVED BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT AND INSTALLED NEW SHOCK MOUNT.
- [SDR VJ32002F00043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00043), May 16, 2002: BAFFLE. CRACKED. ENGINE BAFFLE CRACKED ON NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. PART REMOVED AND NEW BAFFLE INSTALLED.
- [SDR VJ32002F00038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00038), May 16, 2002: PUMP. FAILED. IN FLIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT VACUUM SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE AND AN INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM FOUNDED THAT THE ROTOR HAD FROZEN UP AND TH
- [SDR VJ32002F00036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32002F00036), May 10, 2002: PUMP. FAILED. IN FLIGHT, THE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED WITH THE GEAR UP, THE GEAR WAS LOWERED AND A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. AIRCRAFT WAS PLACED ON JAC
- [SDR 2002FA0000515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000515), Apr 15, 2002: PUMP. FAILED. THE LANDING GEAR WAS SWLECTED IN FLIGHT TO THE DOWN POSITION; THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS YAWE
- [SDR 2002FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000474), Apr 2, 2002: SWITCH. FAILED. MAGNETO SWITCH FAILED TO START ENGINE, FOUND BAD SWITCH. NEW SWITCH INSTALLED, OPERATIONAL CHECKED NORMAL. PART SENT IN FOR WARRANTY.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (71, first 50)

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

### Approved for the engine (Lycoming AEIO-540 series)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists AEIO-540-D4A5
- [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists AEIO-540-D4A5
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists AEIO-540-D4A5
- [STC SE01954SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01954SE): Installation of engine crankcase seal. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company. Lists AEIO-540-D4A5
- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. Lists AEIO-540-D4A5

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865AF/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Grob-Werke G 120A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/grob-werke-g-120a/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming AEIO-540 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-540-series.md

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