American AA-1A airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 330

1970Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 330 aircraft
1970	1
1971	230
1972	98
1981	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

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

1973In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 13 ADs
1973	1
1974	2
1975	1
1976	1
1978	1
1981	1
1985	1
1996	1
2005	1
2006	1
2021	1
2022	1

Airframe · American AA-1A

AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2021-14-12Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin, Elevator, Plates/Skin StructureEffective Jul 27, 2021 AD 2006-03-08Vacuum pumpsEffective Mar 10, 2006 AD 2005-01-19Mode S transpondersEffective Feb 23, 2005 · Supersedes AD 2004-10-15 AD 96-09-06Air Filter AssembliesEffective Jun 7, 1996 · Supersedes AD 95-03-02 AD 85-21-02Seat Belt Attachment BracketEffective Oct 28, 1985 AD 81-15-03Engine Inlet Air FiltersEffective Jul 20, 1981 AD 78-13-04Fuel Measurement GaugeEffective Jun 30, 1978 AD 76-17-03Delaminations in Bonded SkinEffective Aug 30, 1976 AD 75-09-07Mixture Control WiresEffective Apr 25, 1975 AD 72-06-02Rudder Aileron and Elevator Control CablesEffective Aug 29, 1974 AD 72-07-10Wear on Elevator Bungee HousingEffective Jul 10, 1974 AD 73-13-07Placard InstallationEffective Jun 25, 1973 AD 75-07-04Rudder Control Bar Assemblies

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Airframe · American AA-1A

SAIB AIR-22-15Bonded Structure InspectionIssued Jun 15, 2022 SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 207

N109RWMcpherson Michael A · Stephenville, TXBuilt 1971 · S/N AA1A-0250 N10FAFlanigan Marie C · Lockport, NYBuilt 1972 · S/N AA1A-0337 N12VGHashimoto Noriyuki · Rumford, MEBuilt 1971 · S/N AA1A-0187

See all 207 registered aircraft

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 192

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 19 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 44 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAmerican AA-1A · Amery, WIOn May 30, 2026, about 1113 central daylight time, a Grumman AA-1A airplane, N6416L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…May 30, 2026 · N6416L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26LA201Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Cowley, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.May 25, 2026 · N6440L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR26FA051Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAmerican AA-1A · High Rolls, NMOn November 26, 2025, about 1145 mountain standard time, an American Aviation AA-1A airplane, N9439L was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…Nov 26, 2025 · N9439L · Destroyed

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 198

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

Accident 20260530005309AAmerican AA-1A · Amery, WIThe pilot was ferrying an aircraft from seller to purchaser over four states. After two stops for fuel and enroute on his final leg at 2400 feet altitude, the pilot felt the aircraft shake violently followed by loud ticking noises. The propeller ceased…May 30, 2026 · N6416L · Substantial damage Accident 20260525009549AAmerican AA-1A · Cowley, WYStudent pilot lost control on landing, bounced and went off runway and hit irrigation ditch and flipped over.May 25, 2026 · N6440L · Substantial damage Accident 20251126020689AAmerican AA-1A · Alamogordo, NMOn November 26, 2025, Grumman AA1-A was destroyed during a part 91 personal flight. The aircraft took off from Alamogordo new Mexico (alm) airport at 11:32AM mountain time for a part 91 personal flight. Weather was VFR and no flight plan was filed. On board…Nov 26, 2025 · N9439L · Destroyed · 2 fatal

See all 198 incident reports

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2004FA0000837Float · damagedENGINE STALLED WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH. DURING TEST RUN, ENGINE PERFORMED NORMALLY DURING RUN UP CHECK, IDLE CHECK AND MIXTURE CHECK AT 1000 RPM. HOWEVER, WHEN THE ENGINE LT AT IDLE (650 RPM) THE ENGINE WOULD BEGIN TO RUN RICH, LOPE AND QUIT RUNSep 16, 2004 · N9253L · Amrgen AA1A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines SDR 20000920SH011Gasket · leakingREPLACED VAC/PUMP OIL SEAL STD-208 AND GASKET SL-61183 (2 TIMES SL-61183). OIL WOULD LEAK OUT IN GREAT AMOUNT. SEAL/GASKET DOES NOT HOLD OIL PRESSURE. THE ALUM/BODY HAD A SHAFT AND GEAR DRIVING THE VAC/PUMP. THERE IS A BORED/HOLE TO FEED OIL UNDER PRESSUREJun 3, 2000 · N7C · Amrgen AA1A · Vacuum System SDR 99ZZZX2654Transponder · malfunctionedTHE SPECIFICATION FOR PULSE WIDTH IS 450 NS PLUS/MINUS 70 NS. THE NEW UNIT HAD A PULSE WIDTH OF 545 NS.Jul 9, 1999 · N9414L · Gulstm AA1A · ATC Transponder System SDR 98ZZZX1518Oil Pump · wrong gearsANNUAL INSPECTION RECORD CHECK FOUND AD 75-08-09 C/W NOV 1976. REPLACED GEARS 6-7-78. ENGINE OVERHAULED, NO DETAILS GIVEN. 6-30-79 - ENGINE REMOVED AND STORED. TT 697.4 HOURS. 6-30-84. ENGINE INSTALLED IN N 7255L. AD 81-18-04R2. SIGNED OFF ON AD LIST AMar 1, 1998 · N7255L · Gulstm AA1A · Reciprocating Engine Oil System SDR 95ZZZX6760Carburetor · failedENGINE QUIT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. SMALL PARTICLES OF DIRT FOUND IN CARBURETOR PER OVERHAUL SHOP.Nov 17, 1995 · N9346L · Gulstm AA1A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines SDR 95ZZZX5127Pipe · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL STAINS AT NR 3 CYLINDER. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE PIPE AND FOUND PIPE FLANGE CRACKED ONE-THIRD AROUND TOP. THIS MAY BE CRACKED BY IMPROPER SEAT OR AGE. NEW PIPE INSTALLED THAT HAD A THICKER FLANGE. TOTAL TIME, 1,806Aug 16, 1995 · N10FA · Gulstm AA1A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AA1A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AA1A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

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STCs that may be installed · 180

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 SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC

See all 180 STCs

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model FROM ( SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710') GROUP BY stc_number ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number) ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
  SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630710')
  GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Grumman American Avn. AA-1A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 3960102

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AA1A' AND m.code NOT IN ('0630710')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'AA1A' AND m.code NOT IN ('0630710')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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