American AA-1B airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 48

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 48 aircraft
1972	40
1973	8

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

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: 14 ADs
1973	1
1974	2
1975	1
1976	1
1978	1
1979	1
1981	1
1985	1
1996	1
2005	1
2006	1
2021	1
2022	1

Airframe · American AA-1B

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 79-16-02Safety Belt AssembliesEffective Aug 2, 1979 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 ('0630820'))
  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 ('0630820'))
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-1B

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 ('0630820'))
  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 ('0630820'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 26

N131Ekstrand Marshall · Lake Stevens, WABuilt 1972 · S/N AA1B-0050 N222FRGrusinski Joel A · Henderson, NVBuilt 1972 · S/N AA1B-0002 N5722LGoebel Kenneth G · Sarasota, FLS/N AA1B-0022

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630820')
  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 ('0630820')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 40

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 4 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 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.Dec 1, 2024 · N6242L · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · St Johns, AZThe pilot’s decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.Feb 24, 2021 · N30JL · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Phoenix, AZThe partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve becoming stuck open due to deposit buildup in the exhaust valve stem and guide and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting…Aug 1, 2017 · N6216L · Substantial damage

See all 40 investigations

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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 ('0630820') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  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 ('0630820')
  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 ('0630820')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 44

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

Accident 20241201019599AAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXAircraft [privacy data omitted], a 1972 Grumman American AA-1B arrived with two occupants at 11R Brenham Municipal, at 1:29 p.m. coming from sport flyers (27XS), a privately owned, private use field in waller county, TX. They landed, fueled at the city-owned…Dec 1, 2024 · N6242L · Substantial damage Accident 20170801015679AAmerican AA-1B · Phoenix, AZOn August 1, 2017 aircraft n 6216L, a Grumman AA-1B, departed Deer Valley Airport (dvt) on runway 25L, at approximately 12:45 pm local time. The air traffic control manager reported that the pilot declared an emergency shortly after take-off and right before…Aug 1, 2017 · N6216L · Destroyed Accident 20080406837529AAmrgen AA1B · State College, PA(-23) Engine runup prior to takeoff was normal. Full power at 2400 RPM. Approx. 300' altitude RPM dropped to 2100, and airspeed dropped to approx. 80MPH. Tanks switched from right to left, and back to right. No change in RPM. Left tank contained 6 gallons.…Apr 6, 2008 · N15FA · Substantial damage

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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 ('0630820')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0630820')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 5

SDR 2004FA0000178Seal · wornFOUND CRANKSHAFT SEAL PUSHED FREE FROM ITS MOUNTING AREA. SEAL APPEARED DRY ROTTED AND INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALANT. INSTALLED NEW SEAS IAW SRM. INSPECTED OIL SCREEN AND TOOK OIL SAMPLE. NO METAL FOUND SEAL SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER MOUNTING EJan 9, 2004 · N6291L · Amrgen AA1B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System SDR 2001FA0000401Gear · wornREMOVE VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR, OIL LEAKING INTO VACUUM PUMP, WORN SPOT ON SHAFT DAMAGED OIL SEAL CAUSING OIL LEAK.Jun 18, 2001 · N1409R · Amrgen AA1B · Vacuum Distribution System SDR CA010103005Bracket · broken(CAN) PILOT SEAT TILLED TO LEFT. FOUND FORWARD OUTBOARD ATTACH FLANGE BROKE AWAY FROM THE BRACKET.NEW BRACKET INSTALLED.Dec 2, 2000 · Amrgen AA1B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings SDR 96ZZZX5723Blade · tip separatedDURING FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AFTER A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IT WAS FOUND THAT APPROXIMATELY 4.5 INCHES OF THE NR 1 BLADE TIP HAD SEPARATED. A 1.1250 INCH CIRCUMFERENCE BY .0156 INCH DEPTH/NICK WAS LOCATED AT THE POINT OF SEPARATION. Oct 18, 1996 · N1447R · Gulstm AA1B · Propeller Blade Section SDR 95ZZZX414Cylinder · separationAIRCRAFT ENGINE, WHILE IN-FLIGHT, SUFFERED BARREL-TO-HEAD SEPARATION. SUSPECT CAUSE SEVERE METAL FATIGUE FROM WELDING MULTIPLE TIMES AND POSSIBLE IMPROPER WELDING PRACTICES AND MULTIPLE HEAT CYCLES. LYCOMING DOES NOT MANUFACTURE NEW CYLINDERS FOR THIS ENGINEJan 2, 1995 · N9654L · Gulstm AA1B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AA1B'
  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 = 'AA1B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

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STCs that may be installed · 177

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

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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 ('0630820') 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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  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 ('0630820')
    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 ('0630820')
  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-1B231 registered aircraftRegistry code 3960103

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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 = 'AA1B' AND m.code NOT IN ('0630820')
  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 = 'AA1B' AND m.code NOT IN ('0630820')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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