# American AA-1B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0630820
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN
- Model: AA-1B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 108 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A11EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: True Flight Holdings LLC
- Registered aircraft: 26
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2021-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-12): Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin, Elevator, Plates/Skin Structure · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2021
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 85-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-21-02): Seat Belt Attachment Bracket · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Oct 28, 1985
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-02): Safety Belt Assemblies · Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Safety Belts, AA-1B, AA-1C and 3 more. Effective Aug 2, 1979
- [AD 78-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-04): Fuel Measurement Gauge · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 76-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-17-03): Delaminations in Bonded Skin · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 3 more. Effective Aug 30, 1976
- [AD 75-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-07): Mixture Control Wires · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Apr 25, 1975
- [AD 72-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-02): Rudder Aileron and Elevator Control Cables · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Aug 29, 1974
- [AD 72-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-10): Wear on Elevator Bungee Housing · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jul 10, 1974
- [AD 73-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-07): Placard Installation · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 25, 1973
- [AD 75-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-04): Rudder Control Bar Assemblies · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB AIR-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-15): Bonded Structure Inspection. Issued Jun 15, 2022
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (26)

- [N131](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131): [Ekstrand Marshall](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EKSTRAND%20MARSHALL), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0050
- [N222FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222FR): [Grusinski Joel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUSINSKI%20JOEL%20A), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0002
- [N5722L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5722L): [Goebel Kenneth G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEBEL%20KENNETH%20G), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), S/N AA1B-0022
- [N5751L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5751L): [Woodward Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODWARD%20STEPHEN), [Fountain Hills, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Fountain%20Hills), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0051
- [N5752L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5752L): [Lamas Frank A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMAS%20FRANK%20A), [Brackettville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brackettville), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0052
- [N6112L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6112L): [Conley Roy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONLEY%20ROY%20L), [Butler, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Butler), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0012
- [N6203L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6203L): [Holt Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLT%20DENNIS%20A), [Cottonwood, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cottonwood), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0003
- [N6205L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6205L): [Malysz Thaddeus M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALYSZ%20THADDEUS%20M), [Wilbraham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Wilbraham), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0005
- [N6209L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6209L): [Taylor-Jenson Navia Orianna](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR-JENSON%20NAVIA%20ORIANNA), [Kannapolis, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Kannapolis), S/N AA1B-0009
- [N6211L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6211L): [Sielis James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIELIS%20JAMES%20A), [Spencer, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Spencer), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0011
- [N6242L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6242L): [Shawn James Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAWN%20JAMES%20ROBERT), [Pattison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pattison), S/N AA1B-0042
- [N6263L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6263L): [Harvatine Samuel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVATINE%20SAMUEL%20J), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), S/N AA1B-0063
- [N6264L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6264L): [Lunnie Leisha N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNNIE%20LEISHA%20N), [Thompson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Thompson), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0064
- [N6323L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6323L): [South Bay International Flight Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20BAY%20INTERNATIONAL%20FLIGHT%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0023
- [N6337L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6337L): [Mac Kool Ronald A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAC%20KOOL%20RONALD%20A%20JR), [Shelby Township, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Shelby%20Township), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0037
- [N6354L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6354L): [Mayer David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYER%20DAVID%20J), [Ingleside, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ingleside), S/N AA1B-0054
- [N657AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N657AS): [Avionic Strategies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIONIC%20STRATEGIES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N AA1B-0055
- [N7356L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7356L): [Crosetto Pierre F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSETTO%20PIERRE%20F), [Downey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Downey), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0056
- [N7358L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7358L): [Mariette Robert K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARIETTE%20ROBERT%20K), [Happy Camp, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Happy%20Camp), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0058
- [N847X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N847X): [Newhall Bud](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHALL%20BUD), [Galt, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Galt), S/N AA1B-0047
- [N9324L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9324L): [Lysogorski Edward P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYSOGORSKI%20EDWARD%20P), [Bridgeport, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bridgeport), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0038
- [N9432L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9432L): [Mendelson Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENDELSON%20EDWARD), [Philadelphia, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Philadelphia), S/N AA1B-0032
- [N9509L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9509L): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1972, S/N AA1B-0031
- [N9901L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9901L): [Wachsmuth Dawson T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WACHSMUTH%20DAWSON%20T), [West Ossipee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/West%20Ossipee), S/N AA1B-0201
- [N9904L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9904L): [Vaughn Jerry Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAUGHN%20JERRY%20DONALD), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), built 1973, S/N AA1B-0204
- [N9928L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9928L): [Carpenter Kenneth D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20KENNETH%20D), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1973, S/N AA1B-0228

## NTSB investigations (40)

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 CEN25LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA054), Dec 1, 2024: American AA-1B (N6242L), Brenham, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.
- [NTSB WPR21LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA118), Feb 24, 2021: American AA-1B (N30JL), St Johns, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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.
- [NTSB WPR17LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA175), Aug 1, 2017: Grumman AA1 (N6216L), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB MIA08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA087), Apr 6, 2008: American Grumman AA 1B (N15FA), State College, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA090), Feb 10, 2005: American AA1B (N5704L), Petaluma, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above the stall speed (Vso) while maneuvering to a landing area that resulted in a stall-spin. Factors in the accident were the fuel starvation…
- [NTSB CHI00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA024), Nov 8, 1999: American AA-1B (N9927L), Gallatin, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: On-ground collision with an animal during landing roll. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA220), Jun 25, 1996: Grumman AA5B (N6249L), Fryburg, ND, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA085), Apr 23, 1992: Grumman American AA-1B (N6325L), Tewksbury, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR ADVERSE WINDS, WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING, SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND AIRPLANE CONTROL.
- [NTSB FTW88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA163), Sep 5, 1988: American AA1B (N6208L), Houston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA133), Mar 10, 1983: Grumman American AA-1B (N6266L), Chesapeake, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83FIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIG02), Dec 24, 1982: Grumman AA1B (N6207L), Delmar, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI82FEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEC02), Oct 8, 1981: Gulfstream AA-1B (N878), Carsonville, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI80FEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV07), Nov 22, 1979: American AA-1B (N6245L), Charleston, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79FTK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTK23), Aug 6, 1979: Grumman AA-1B (N6333L), Brookings, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC45), Aug 4, 1978: Grum Amer AA1-B (N1SU), Milford, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA085), May 13, 1978: Amer Avco AA-1B (N6326L), Clearwater, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78DEG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEG06), Mar 19, 1978: Grum Amer AA1-B (N6336L), Lawrence City, OH, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77DNA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNA12), Feb 10, 1977: Grum Amer AA-1B (N6325L), Tewksbury, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA018), Dec 12, 1976: Grum Amer AA-1B (N9954L), Dorado, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA77DLD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD09), Oct 31, 1976: Grum Amer AA-1B (N6329L), Moss Bluff, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM52), Jul 17, 1976: Grum Amer AA-1B (N9904L), Bay City, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FFA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FFA39), May 31, 1976: Grum Amer AA-1B (N9441L), Waterford, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76AK042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK042), Feb 17, 1976: Grum Amer AA1-B (N324ET), Cuba, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC76FNA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA29), Feb 1, 1976: Grum Amer AA1-B (N6205L), Billerica, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FIG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIG13), Mar 1, 1975: Grum Amer AA1-B (N6321L), Stevensville, MD, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FHJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHJ24), Dec 29, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N6216L), Melville, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP009), Sep 1, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9935L), El Cajon, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC75FCG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG07), Aug 5, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9927L), St Joseph, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC75AN013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN013), Jul 28, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9630L), Holbrook, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI74FEA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA44), Jun 18, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9688L), Fillmore, IN, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ27), May 4, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N6261L), Oklahoma Cty, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS035), Mar 3, 1974: Amer Avco AA1-B (N6213L), Enumclaw, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX74DUQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUQ17), Oct 19, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N6246L), Santa Paula, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI019), Sep 22, 1973: Amer Avco AA-1B (N9912L), Jackson, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI74FEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI07), Aug 20, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9688L), Painsville, OH, no damage
- [NTSB MKC73AK074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK074), Jun 19, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9417L), Kansas City, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK73AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP043), Jun 4, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9507L), Fairfield, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA73DKT95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKT95), May 10, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N6327L), N.Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73FUJ72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ72), Apr 23, 1973: Amer Avco AA-1A (N6265L), Yuma, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73DLG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG34), Feb 28, 1973: Amer Avco AA-1B (N6323L), Aiken, SC, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (44)

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 20241201019599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241201019599A), Dec 1, 2024: American AA-1B (N6242L), Brenham, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft [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…
- [Accident 20170801015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170801015679A), Aug 1, 2017: American AA-1B (N6216L), Phoenix, AZ, Destroyed. On 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…
- [Accident 20080406837529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080406837529A), Apr 6, 2008: Amrgen AA1B (N15FA), State College, PA, Substantial damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20050209010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050209010189A), Feb 9, 2005: Amrgen AA1B (N5704L), Petaluma, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The airplane had completed at least one touch and go operation and during climb out witnesses heard the airplane's engine sputter and backfire. The…
- [Incident 20000902028099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000902028099I), Sep 2, 2000: Amrgen AA1B (N6334L), Japser, IN, Minor damage. (-23)[privacy data omitted] attempted to takeoff to the south on a grass runway. The conditions at the time are estimated: clear skies, temp; 80, winds;…
- [Incident 20000708035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708035629I), Jul 8, 2000: Amrgen AA1B (N7358L), Waller, TX, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot misjudged angle of descent and landed half way down a 3200 foot grass strip and ran into bushes at departure end. Damage was restricted to nose…
- [Accident 19991107040629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991107040629A), Nov 7, 1999: Amrgen AA1B (N9927L), Gallatin, MO, No damage. (-23) While landing at lake viking airport (IMO3) MO, the a/c struck a deer on the front of the right wing. The a/c nose gear strut, propeller, engine cowling,…
- [Accident 19960626015139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960626015139A), Jun 26, 1996: Amrgen AA1B (N6249L), Fryburg, ND, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On 06/25/96 at approximately 10:00 MDT, GA-AA-1B, N6249L, owned and flown by harold m. vigesaa was substantially damaged during a VFR flight from w.…
- [Incident 19901004053049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901004053049I), Oct 4, 1990: Gulstm AA1B (N6203L), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft collided with a deer on takeoff roll.
- [Accident 19880905036939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880905036939A), Sep 5, 1988: Gulstm AA1B (N6208L), Houston, TX, Destroyed. Engine quit on takeoff. Aircraft nosed over after hitting a rice levee. Mud daubers had fouled air intake and vents
- [Incident 19840603039659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840603039659I), Jun 3, 1984: Gulstm AA1B (N5751L), Leon, WV, Minor damage. A wing struck a small tree while taxiing to park. Impact caused the aircraft to swing into some bushes.
- [Accident 19830310008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830310008599A), Mar 10, 1983: Gulstm AA1B (N6266L), Chesapeake, VA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on downwind. Crash landed short of runway. Aluminum carb air filter lodged in carb intake. AD item.
- [Accident 19821224066709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821224066709A), Dec 24, 1982: Gulstm AA1B (N6207L), Delmar, MD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft stalled and crashed during unauthorized low level maneuvers.
- [Accident 19811008065879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811008065879A), Oct 8, 1981: Grumav AA1B (N878), Carsonville, MI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Power loss at a low altitude. Dived into ground. Possible stall. Engine problem not reported.
- [Incident 19800526058049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800526058049I), May 26, 1980: Gulstm AA1B (N7356L), Salinas, CA. Vibration on climbout necessitated forced landing. Propeller blade tip separated.
- [Accident 19791122033029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791122033029A), Nov 22, 1979: Gulstm AA1B (N6245L), Charleston, IL, Destroyed. Student pilot took off into adverse weather. Lost control of aircraft on climb. Crashed one mile from airport.
- [Accident 19790806017329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790806017329A), Aug 6, 1979: Gulstm AA1B (N6333L), Brookings, SD, Substantial damage. Pilot tried takeoff on airport that was under construction. Got off sod runway and crashed after hitting road.
- [Accident 19780804025669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780804025669A), Aug 4, 1978: Grumav AA1B (N1SU), Milford, MI, Destroyed. Entered flat spin from a split-s maneuver.
- [Accident 19780513022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780513022609A), May 13, 1978: Gulstm AA1 (N6326L), Clearwater, FL, Destroyed. Ran l tank dry.r tank full. Atmtd return.
- [Accident 19780319015059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780319015059A), Mar 19, 1978: Gulstm AA1 (N6336L), Lawrence City, OH, Destroyed. A/c slip caused by plts boot wdged betwn rdr & acft wall durng stturns. Wind gusts to 22 KTS.
- [Incident 19780102000359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780102000359I), Jan 2, 1978: Gulstm AA1 (N6335L), Langdon, ND, Minor damage. Veered off runway, struck snow drift during touch and go landing.
- [Accident 19770210002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770210002989A), Feb 10, 1977: Grumav AA1B (N6325L), Tewksbury, MA, Substantial damage. Patch of slushy ice abt 3 in thick on rwy.
- [Accident 19761212042379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761212042379A), Dec 12, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N9954L), Dorado, Puerto Rico, Destroyed. Acft crashed while making low passes over dual student's residence
- [Accident 19761031034279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761031034279A), Oct 31, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N6329L), Moss Bluff, FL, Substantial damage. Encountered high sink rate on final. Settled.struck top of small tree,t/d short of rwy. Gusts to 25K
- [Accident 19760717023499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760717023499A), Jul 17, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N9904L), Bay City, MI, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760531015439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760531015439A), May 31, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N9441L), Waterford, NY, Substantial damage. Forced ldg in grass field acft struck hidden ditch.r fuel tank empty,l 3/4 full,selector off psn.
- [Accident 19760217004839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760217004839A), Feb 17, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N324ET), Cuba, MO, Destroyed. Struck gnd,nose low,aprx 1/4 mi n of threshold for rwy 18 at arpt.PIC blood alcohol lvl 0.172 pct.
- [Accident 19760201001399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760201001399A), Feb 1, 1976: Grumav AA1B (N6205L), Billerica, MA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750301003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750301003779A), Mar 1, 1975: Grumav AA1B (N6321L), Stevensville, MD, Substantial damage. Both ip and student on ctls drg turn to final.
- [Accident 19741229042639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741229042639A), Dec 29, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N6216L), Melville, NY, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740901032849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740901032849A), Sep 1, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N9935L), El Cajon, CA, Destroyed. Ip didnt refuel bfor flt.
- [Accident 19740805026832A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740805026832A), Aug 5, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N9927L), St Joseph, MO, Substantial damage. Acft stopped for abt 30 seconds struck by N6606.
- [Accident 19740728031249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740728031249A), Jul 28, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N9630L), Holbrook, NY, Destroyed. Selector l,fuel tank-empty. R fuel tank 9.5GAL. Ownrs man-rcmd chng tanks every 30MIN.
- [Accident 19740618024159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740618024159A), Jun 18, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N9688L), Fillmore, IN, Destroyed. Did not refuel enrt. Thought fuel ample to reach destination
- [Accident 19740504010339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740504010339A), May 4, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N6261L), Oklahoma Cty, OK, Substantial damage. Acft bounced after touchdown rwy 12-traveled 2000 ft hit ditch. Plt brfd on crosswind by tower
- [Accident 19740303006169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740303006169A), Mar 3, 1974: Grumav AA1B (N6213L), Enumclaw, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Rcvrd 3/12/74.un to climb to above clouds. Snow covered terrain,tall trees,death fm exposure.
- [Accident 19731019035289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731019035289A), Oct 19, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N6246L), Santa Paula, CA, Substantial damage. Fog bank at oxnard. Ip diverted student to alt arpt. Plt made low fast apch,acft porpoised.
- [Accident 19730922030749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730922030749A), Sep 22, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N9912L), Jackson, TN, Destroyed. Plt waved to pers on grnd,lost control recovering from steep turn.30 min dual checkout.
- [Accident 19730820026579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730820026579A), Aug 20, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N9688L), Painsville, OH. Ip taxied close to opns due rain. Student deplaned and ran into rotating prop.
- [Accident 19730619022689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730619022689A), Jun 19, 1973: Gulstm AA1 (N9417L), Kansas City, MO, Destroyed
- [Accident 19730604016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730604016499A), Jun 4, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N9507L), Fairfield, CA, Destroyed. Acft placarded-spins prohibited. Plt failed to use estabd spin recovery technique.
- [Accident 19730510017569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730510017569A), May 10, 1973: Gulstm AA1 (N6327L), N.Atlantic Ocea, Destroyed. Plt rptd ovr bimini and confirmed towering cumulus. Carb heat on. Turb in area. Plt ditched acft.
- [Accident 19730423009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730423009729A), Apr 23, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N6265L), Yuma, AZ, Substantial damage. Un restart eng due improper proc. Hit wires and roof of bldg.
- [Accident 19730228004129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730228004129A), Feb 28, 1973: Grumav AA1B (N6323L), Aiken, SC, Substantial damage. Sim eng fail aprx 200FT AGL.drg turn back to arpt acft entrd accellerated stall cond.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2004FA0000178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000178), Jan 9, 2004: SEAL. WORN. FOUND CRANKSHAFT SEAL PUSHED FREE FROM ITS MOUNTING AREA. SEAL APPEARED DRY ROTTED AND INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALANT. INSTALLED NEW SEAS IAW SRM. INSPECTE
- [SDR 2001FA0000401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000401), Jun 18, 2001: GEAR. WORN. REMOVE VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR, OIL LEAKING INTO VACUUM PUMP, WORN SPOT ON SHAFT DAMAGED OIL SEAL CAUSING OIL LEAK.
- [SDR CA010103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010103005), Dec 2, 2000: BRACKET. BROKEN. (CAN) PILOT SEAT TILLED TO LEFT. FOUND FORWARD OUTBOARD ATTACH FLANGE BROKE AWAY FROM THE BRACKET.NEW BRACKET INSTALLED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5723), Oct 18, 1996: BLADE. TIP SEPARATED. DURING 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 SEPARAT
- [SDR 95ZZZX414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX414), Jan 2, 1995: CYLINDER. SEPARATION. AIRCRAFT ENGINE, WHILE IN-FLIGHT, SUFFERED BARREL-TO-HEAD SEPARATION. SUSPECT CAUSE SEVERE METAL FATIGUE FROM WELDING MULTIPLE TIMES AND POSSIBLE IMPROPER WELDI

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (177, first 50)

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

- [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 SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. 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 SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): 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 SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA1208NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1208NW): Installation of a Lycoming engine with Sensenich propeller. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA1209NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1209NW): Relocation of battery from forward face of firewall to aft baggage compartment bulkhead. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA2169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2169NM): Installation of a Sensenich 72 CK series propeller, Gulfstream American spinner (P/N 506006-50), engine oil cooler on a Lycoming O-235-C2C engine. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA809NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA809NW): Installation of fixed (flush) cowl flap, nose gear strut fairing and retainer. Fletchair Inc
- [STC SA810NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA810NW): Installation of main landing gear fairings from the AA-5 series aircraft incorporating sheet metal covers over rubber in place of stock rubber parts. Fletchair 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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): 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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc
- [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 SA1009NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1009NW): Installation of a dorsal fin (P/N 5302040-1) and associated assemblies. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA1012NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1012NW): Installation of auxiliary fuel tank models 2 TAFTA and 4 TAFTA and incresed gross weight. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA4387NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4387NM): Installation of Lycoming 0-320-A, C, or E series engine and a Sensenich 74DM6-0-58/64 or 74DM7-0-58/64 propeller. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA4708NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4708NM): Installation of bolts to strengthen the nose gear torque tube assembly. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA4722NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4722NM): Installation of a hat shelf in the aft baggage compartment. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA991NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA991NW): Installation of model AA-5A engine mount, cowling and carburetor air box. Air Mods NW
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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

All 177: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Grumman American Avn. AA-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-1b): 231 registered aircraft, registry code 3960103

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