# Service difficulty reports: Grumman AG5B A list on [Grumman AG5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-ag5b.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2023FA0000844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000844.md): Seal · failed · Dec 1, 2023 · N1420 · Amrgen AG5B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > UPON,NSPECLION OL THE ENGINE TO DOTERMINE THE SOURCE OF A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK, IT WAS DETERMMED TO BE FROM LHE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS REMOVED. AND THE AREA WAS CLEANED AND PEEPARED. AND A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED IAW SERVICE INSTRUCTION 13792 - [SDR 2017FA0000454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000454.md): Indicator · failed · Jul 2, 2017 · N1193V · Amrgen AG5B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > INSTALLED G5 ATTITUDE INDICATOR AS REPLACEMENT FOR VACUUM ATTITUDE INDICATOR. REMOVED VACUUM SYSTEM. UNIT FAILED 8 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE UNIT, SO FAR WORKING PROPERLY. - [SDR 2012FA0000650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000650.md): Mount Bracket · cracked · Sep 26, 2012 · N93ER · Amrgen AG5B · DC Generator-Alternator > CRACK DISCOVERED IN ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET, PN 657046. THIRD OCCURANCE OF THIS PROBLEM. REF 2012FA0000649. - [SDR 2011FA0000268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000268.md): Seat · failed · Apr 7, 2011 · N934TE · Amrgen AG5B · Aileron Control System > PILOT REPORTED THAT HIS AILERON CONTROLS SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF WHILE IN FLIGHT. UPON COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY, FOUND CONTROL "T" NEEDLE BRG SET TO BE COMPLETELY FAILED AND BINDING THE CONTROLS. CONTROLS WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN LT TO RT. THIS WAS A - [SDR 2007FA0000056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000056.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Jan 10, 2007 · N11966 · Amrgen AG5B · Elevator, Spar/Rib > DURING INSPECTION, ANGLE PN 5102296-15 AND PN 5102296-16, WERE FOUND CRACKED IN THE BEND RADIUS OF THE UPPER END OF THE ANGLE AS INSTALLED. CAUSE OF CRACKING IS BELIEVED TO BE DUE TO HIGH STRESS LOADS IN THIS AREA. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001341.md): Throttle · stiff · Sep 20, 2005 · N938TE · Amrgen AG5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > ANNUAL INSP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THA THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT REACH THE FULL THROTTLE STOP. THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE THROTTLE ARM WAS MOVED BY HAND. THE THROTTLE WOULD BECOME STIFF AT HALF TRAVEL AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE BEFORE REACHIN - [SDR 2005FA0000215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000215.md): Plate · misinstalled · Jan 4, 2005 · N123VU · Amrgen AG5B · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings > WHILE REPLACING REAR PX SEATBELTS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT REINFORCEMENT PLATE HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON FWD SIDE OF AFT SEAT BLKHD UNDER SEATBELT ATTACH BRACKET. (-6) PLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON AFT SIDE OF BLKHD IAW AGAG DWG 5102299. MS203641032 (THIN S - [SDR 2004FA0000831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000831.md): Plate · misinstalled · Sep 23, 2004 · N400LM · Amrgen AG5B · Passenger Compartment Equipment > WHILE REPLACING REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT PN 51023306 REINFORCEMENT PLATE HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON FWD SIDE OF AFT SEAT BULKHEAD UNDER SEATBELT ATTACH BRACKET. THE -6 PLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON AFT SIDE OF THE BULKHEAD IAW AGAG D - [SDR 2004FA0000888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000888.md): Cable · worn · Jul 13, 2004 · N929TE · Amrgen AG5B · Power Lever > SWEDGED-IN PORTION OF THE CABLE GUIDE DISPLAYED.110 INCH FORE AND AFT PLAY INDICATING IMPENDING FAILURE OF THE SWIVEL JOINT. CABLE WAS REMOVED AND GIVEN FOR EVALUATION. THIS CONDITION WAS APPARENTLY CAUSED BY DIRT CONTAMINATION. (THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT - [SDR 2003FA0001146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001146.md): Drive Gear · inoperative · Sep 29, 2003 · N940TE · Amrgen AG5B · Engine Cranking > WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, THE STARTER WOULD SPIN BUT WOULD NOT TURN THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE COWL WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR WOULD ENGAGE THE STARTER RING GEAR BUT WOULD NOT TURN. THE STARTER SHAFT WOULD ROTATE IN - [SDR 2003FA0000876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000876.md): Audio Panel · miswired · Aug 25, 2003 · N934TE · Amrgen AG5B · Communications System > UPON HAVING AN AUDIO PANEL PARTIAL FAILURE, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE EMERGENCY MODE DID NOT OPERATE. THE UNIT HAD MODE 4 INSTALLED. IN TROUBLESHOOTING, IT WAS DETERMNED THAT THE MONO HEADSET JACKS WERE WIRED TO THE RIGHT STEREO OUTPUT INSTEAD OF THE LEFT AS - [SDR 2002FA0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000096.md): Engine · leaking · Dec 10, 2001 · N999TE · Amrgen AG5B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > ENGINE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE CASE NEAR THE ACCESSORY CASE. LEAK BEGAN DURING INITIAL ENGINE RUN. LEAK IS APPX 1/8 QT PER 6 HRS. LEAK COULD NOT BE FIXED WITHOUT REMOVING ENGINE. - [SDR 2002FA0000106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000106.md): Bearing · failed · Aug 1, 2001 · N1194T · Amrgen AG5B · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO FORWARD BEARING SEIZED BENDING SHAFT AND DRIVE GEAR ROAD OVER ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR CHIPPING DRIVE GEAR AND PUTTING ENGINE OUT OF TIME SHUTTING ENGINE DOWN WHEN TAXIING AND ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. (M) - [SDR 97ZZZX1958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1958.md): Hose · obstructed · Feb 21, 1997 · N128VU · Amrgen AG5B · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished) > HOSE PURCHASED NEW FROM AVIALL, NOVEMBER, 1996. DURING TEST FLIGHT, OIL TEMP NOTED EXCESSIVE. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION, OIL COOLER RETURN FLOW LINE FOUND OBSTRUCTED. APPEARS LINE MAY HAVE MFG DEFECT. - [SDR 95ZZZX6177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6177.md): Spar · holes elongated · Oct 2, 1995 · N1193A · Amrgen AG5B · Wing Spar > PILOT SQUAWKED THAT AT CERTAIN POWER SETTINGS AND FLIGHT ATTITUDE, THE RT WING WOULD DEMONSTRATE A SLIGHT FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT. INSPECTED WING ATTACH SHOULDER BOLTS IAW AM GEN SB 185. FOUND THE RT WING FORWARD WING SPAR BOLT HOLE ENLARGED BEYOND LIMITS. WI - [SDR 95ZZZX950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX950.md): Skin · debonded · Feb 9, 1995 · N1197Z · Amrgen AG5B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DEBONDING OF WING RIB FROM WING SKIN FOUND DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FROM A FUEL LEAK IN LT WING FUEL TANK. BOTTOM SIDE DEBONDING AT LT WING STA WS 97, ONE PLACE 3 INCHES LONG. WS 112.5, ONE PLACE 3 INCHES LONG. - [SDR 95ZZZX949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX949.md): Skin · debonded · Feb 9, 1995 · N1197Z · Amrgen AG5B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DEBONDING OF WING RIB FROM WING SKIN FOUND DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FROM A FUEL LEAK IN LT WING FUEL TANK. TOP SIDE DEBONDING AT LT WING, STA WS 49.5, TWO PLACES 13 AND 10 INCHES LONG. WS 66, ONE PLACE 38 INCHES LONG. WS 97, ONE PLACE 3 INCHES LONG. WS 112.5, - [SDR 95ZZZX948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX948.md): Skin · debonded · Feb 9, 1995 · N1197Z · Amrgen AG5B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DEBONDING OF WING RIB FROM WING SKIN FOUND DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A FUEL LEAK IN LEFT WING FUEL TANK. BOTTOM SIDE DEBONDING AT RT WING WS 161.25, ONE PLACE 9 INCHES LONG. WS 145.25, ONE PLACE 4 INCHES LONG. WS 112.5, TWO PLACES 4 INCHES LONG. WS 97, TW - [SDR 95ZZZX947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX947.md): Skin · debonded · Feb 9, 1995 · N1197Z · Amrgen AG5B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DEBONDING OF WING RIB FROM WING SKIN FOUND DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A FUEL LEAK IN LT WING FUEL TANK. TOP SIDE DEBONDING AT RT WING, STA WS 161.25, ONE PLACE 2 INCHES LONG. WS 112.5, TWO PLACES 3 AND 11 INCHES LONG. WS 97, TWO PLACES 3 AND 14 INCHES LONG. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 = 'AG5B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-ag5b/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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