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Ag-Cat G-164B

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 1260000

Manufacturer (registry)
AG-CAT CORPORATION
Model
G-164B
Registry code
1260000
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A16
Holder
Allied Ag Cat Productions Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1988Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1962In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 5

N62375Scott Flying Service Inc · Bono, ARBuilt 1988 · S/N 806BN8005CAg Air Flying Service Inc · Toppenish, WABuilt 1996 · S/N 836BN80083Macys Flying Service Inc · Tulelake, CABuilt 1998 · S/N 837BN8014ZBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 1996 · S/N 841BN910MGVincent Flying Service Inc · Kaplan, LABuilt 1995 · S/N 835B
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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN24LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAg-Cat G-164B · Abbeville, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an aerial application flight.Oct 28, 2023 · N910MG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Sedgwick, ARThe total loss of engine power due to the failure and disengagement of the torque sensor assembly front spur gear from its splined shouldered shaft due to a loose self-locking nut.Jun 20, 2021 · N62375 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAg-Cat G 164 · Tulelake, CAThe pilot’s improper decision to perform a low altitude fly-by over ground equipment, which resulted in the airplane striking the equipment.Jun 5, 2017 · N80083 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAg-Cat G-164B · Wallace, NEThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the pilot initiating the flight with an inadequate fuel supply, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the low altitude and the soft field.Jul 26, 2001 · N80083 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Paul, IDThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, resulting in stall/mush and inability of the aircraft to sustain level flight. Factors included high density altitude, a tailwind, an uphill takeoff surface, and crops in the…Jul 12, 1999 · N8005C · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20231028015329AAg-Cat G-164B · Abbeville, LAOn 10/25/2023, pilot was finishing their spraying runs on a field and had only a couple of runs left to go. After turning and straightening back. Pilot didn't notice the wire and flew into it. Damaging the spinner, right hand wings, and upper aileron.Oct 28, 2023 · N910MG · Substantial damageAccident 20210620008609AAg-Cat G-164B · Sedgwick, AROn 06/20/2021 @ 0700 aircraft N62375, 1988 Ag-Cat, model G-164B, serial number 806B [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident. The aircraft was on the first fertilizer load of the day and had been running for approximately 30 minutes. The pilot had…Jun 20, 2021 · N62375 · Substantial damageAccident 20170605008099AAg-Cat G-164B · Tule Lake, CAPilot stated after departing O81 he was enroute to conduct an ariel application to a field. Prior to arrival at the designated field he performed a low pass on a wheat field he was going to spray later. He stated he noticed a fellow worker on road 102…Jun 5, 2017 · N80083 · Substantial damageAccident 20010726038329AScwzer G164B · Wallace, NE(-23) On July 26, 2001, at approximately 0830 CDT, ag cat G-164B, N80083, sustained substantial damage as a result of the loss of engine power while engaged in aerial application near Wallace, Nebraska. The PIC reported no injury resulting from the impact.…Jul 26, 2001 · N80083 · No damageAccident 19990712047419AScwzer G164B · Paul, ID(.4) The pilot took off with 1,700 pounds of fertilizer (within the airplane's maximum demonstrated operating load) and approximately 3/4 fuel on an aerial application flight. The airstrip the pilot took off from slopes uphill at the end. The pilot stated…Jul 12, 1999 · N8005C · Substantial damageIncident 19980310008169IScwzer G164B · Malden, MONarrative: while conducting ground run prior to flight, aircraft tail raised off the ground and continued to rotate forward on its main gear until aircraft came to rest on its own propeller. Pilot statement indicated engine power was approaching power setting…Mar 10, 1998 · N80083 · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 30

SDR 2021FA0000168Landing Gear · detachedAG CAT WAS MAKING ITS 8TH LANDING OF THE DAY WHEN SOON AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND REALIZED HIS LEFT LANDING GEAR STRUT HAD BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE PLANE'S LEFT WING TO STRIKE THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER OFF THE DIRT STRIP. PILOJun 11, 2021 · N48658 · Scwzer G164B · Main Landing GearSDR KGRGSW0320160573Line · crackedRIGHT MLG HYDRAULIC FLUID LINE CRACKED AT B-NUT SLEEVE FOR ENGINE THROUGH FITTING. RT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PN A2526-4.May 4, 2016 · N8400K · Scwzer G164B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2015FA0000345Indicator · false indicationFUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING MORE FUEL THEN WAS IN THE FUEL TANK.Jul 27, 2015 · N48687 · Scwzer G164B · Fuel Quantity Indicator
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STCs that may be installed · 126

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesWhelen Aerospace Technologies
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B157 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952802Schweizer G-164B56 registered aircraftRegistry code 8059055Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B33 registered aircraftRegistry code 3979904Grumman American Avn. G-164B3 registered aircraftRegistry code 3960203Grumman American Avn. G-164B3 registered aircraftRegistry code 3960204Grumman G-164B2 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952703
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