# Grumman American Avn. AA-5A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3960106 - Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. - Model: AA-5A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 105 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A16EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: True Flight Holdings LLC - Registered aircraft: 386 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a 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 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 95-19-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-15-R1): Wing attach shoulder bolts · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Oct 3, 2005 - [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 89-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-08): Fuel Tank/Fuel System · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989 - [AD 81-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-03): Engine Power Loss Prevention · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Nov 16, 1981 - [AD 79-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-04): Aileron System · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Nov 9, 1979 - [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 77-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-08-03): Static System · True Flight Holdings AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Apr 19, 1977 - [AD 77-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-04): Carburetor Heat Valve Assembly · True Flight Holdings AA-5 and AA-5A. Effective Apr 11, 1977 - [AD 76-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-09): Oil Coolers · True Flight Holdings AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Nov 10, 1976 - [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 76-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-01-02): Engine Cowl · True Flight Holdings AA-5, AA-5A and AA-5B. Effective Feb 25, 1976 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 95-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-15) (historical): Wing Attach Shoulder Bolts · American General Aircraft Holding AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B and 1 more. Effective Nov 17, 1995 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [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 - [SAIB CE-04-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-34): . Issued Dec 11, 2003 - [SAIB CE-00-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-00-17): . Issued Mar 17, 2000 ## Registered aircraft (386, first 50) - [N102AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102AS): [G&P Cheetah LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%26P%20CHEETAH%20LLC), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 1977, S/N AA5A0514 - [N10SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10SX): [Aerodynamics Unlimited LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERODYNAMICS%20UNLIMITED%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1977, S/N AA5A0303 - [N1118A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1118A): [King Charles W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20CHARLES%20W), [Kelseyville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Kelseyville), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0192 - [N11ZS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11ZS): [Sergeant John F C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SERGEANT%20JOHN%20F%20C), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), S/N AA5A-0403 - [N130TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130TH): [Delage Jeffrey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAGE%20JEFFREY%20R), [Biddeford, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Biddeford), built 1977, S/N AA5A0398 - [N1317R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1317R): [Vaughan Andy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAUGHAN%20ANDY%20C), [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento), built 1977, S/N AA5A0323 - [N154GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154GR): [Russell Gregory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20GREGORY), [Stevensville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Stevensville), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0213 - [N158GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158GC): [Webster Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBSTER%20SCOTT%20A), [Plant City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plant%20City), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0158 - [N160KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160KT): [Discover Resources LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOVER%20RESOURCES%20LLC), [Norman, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Norman), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0115 - [N160TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160TX): [Stark Micah S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARK%20MICAH%20S), [La Quinta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/La%20Quinta), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0143 - [N199CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N199CB): [Smisek James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMISEK%20JAMES%20W), [Frankston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frankston), built 1976, S/N AA5A0226 - [N19TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19TM): [Snider Tim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNIDER%20TIM), [Stony Creek, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stony%20Creek), built 1977, S/N AA5A0335 - [N203JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203JA): [Smith Kevin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20KEVIN%20A), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), S/N AA5A-0474 - [N207RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207RD): [Spry Brent A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRY%20BRENT%20A), [Madison, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Madison), built 1977, S/N AA5A0449 - [N210JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210JA): [Throneburg Jason J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THRONEBURG%20JASON%20J), [Lecanto, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lecanto), built 1979, S/N AA5A-0882 - [N21HK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21HK): [Sims Nathaniel Merriman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMS%20NATHANIEL%20MERRIMAN), [Boston, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boston), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0257 - [N221PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221PJ): [Hinton Cody J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINTON%20CODY%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Indian Land, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Indian%20Land), built 1977, S/N AA5A0473 - [N22BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22BA): [Kovalchuk Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOVALCHUK%20RICHARD%20W), [Rosharon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rosharon), built 1976, S/N AA5A0238 - [N244ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244ST): [Askew Stell B III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASKEW%20STELL%20B%20III), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1976, S/N AA5A-0138 - [N251RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251RX): [Plane Therapy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20THERAPY%20LLC), [Hudson, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hudson), built 1978, S/N AA5A0545 - [N26052](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26052): [Bloomington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bloomington), built 1977, S/N AA5A0407, Registration pending - [N26069](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26069): [Alliance Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLIANCE%20FLYERS%20INC), [Haslet, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Haslet), built 1977, S/N AA5A0412 - [N26071](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26071): [Byrd Blake L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYRD%20BLAKE%20L), [Southlake, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Southlake), built 1977, S/N AA5A0413 - [N26073](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26073): [Rlkw Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RLKW%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Dawsonville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dawsonville), built 1977, S/N AA5A0414 - [N26076](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26076): [Stevens Vincent T Pc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVENS%20VINCENT%20T%20PC), [Ogden, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Ogden), built 1977, S/N AA5A0415 - [N26078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26078): [Rearick Donald K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REARICK%20DONALD%20K), [Clymer, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Clymer), built 1977, S/N AA5A0417 - [N26082](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26082): [Hunt Edmond L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNT%20EDMOND%20L), [Madison, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Madison), built 1977, S/N AA5A0420 - [N26086](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26086): [Joe Hoerter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOE%20HOERTER%20LLC), [Hilton Head Island, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Hilton%20Head%20Island), built 1977, S/N AA5A0326 - [N26087](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26087): [Enger Kenneth H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGER%20KENNETH%20H), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1977, S/N AA5A0421 - [N26094](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26094): [Hall George M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20GEORGE%20M), [Blooming Grove, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Blooming%20Grove), built 1977, S/N AA5A0422 - [N26098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26098): [Chaput Armand J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPUT%20ARMAND%20J), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1977, S/N AA5A0423 - [N26100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26100): [Carey International Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREY%20INTERNATIONAL%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Rockville Centre, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rockville%20Centre), built 1977, S/N AA5A0424 - [N26102](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26102): [Price John Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20JOHN%20RICHARD), [Deer Trail, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Deer%20Trail), S/N AA5A0425 - [N26103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26103): [Williams Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20RICHARD), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1977, S/N AA5A0426 - [N26104](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26104): [Sumner Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMNER%20GARY%20W), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1977, S/N AA5A0402 - [N26106](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26106): [Polymer Depot LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLYMER%20DEPOT%20LLC), [Delafield, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Delafield), built 1977, S/N AA5A0427 - [N26107](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26107): [Bravo Romeo Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20ROMEO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), S/N AA5A0428 - [N26114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26114): [Flyinisme LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYINISME%20LLC), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 1977, S/N AA5A0433 - [N26115](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26115): [Picnic Table Productions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PICNIC%20TABLE%20PRODUCTIONS%20LLC), [Gastonia, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Gastonia), S/N AA5A0434 - [N26116](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26116): [Fasske Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FASSKE%20WAYNE), [Crossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Crossville), built 1977, S/N AA5A0437 - [N26120](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26120): [Houk David A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUK%20DAVID%20A%20JR), [Norton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Norton), built 1977, S/N AA5A0441 - [N26122](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26122): [Smile Givers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMILE%20GIVERS), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1977, S/N AA5A0443 - [N26124](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26124): [Chapman Edward J DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPMAN%20EDWARD%20J%20DBA), [Jordan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Jordan), built 1977, S/N AA5A0444 - [N26127](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26127): [Rose David Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20DAVID%20ALAN), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1977, S/N AA5A0446 - [N26130](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26130): [Bokkers Maike L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOKKERS%20MAIKE%20L), [Mountain View, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mountain%20View), built 1977, S/N AA5A0447 - [N26136](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26136): [Aoki Nidal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AOKI%20NIDAL), [Porter, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Porter), built 1977, S/N AA5A0452 - [N26142](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26142): [Stamper George William III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAMPER%20GEORGE%20WILLIAM%20III), [Quinton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Quinton), built 1977, S/N AA5A0454 - [N26160](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26160): [Wilson William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20WILLIAM%20J), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1977, S/N AA5A0455 - [N26163](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26163): [Brown Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20MICHAEL%20D), [Elk Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Elk%20Grove), built 1977, S/N AA5A0456 - [N26165](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26165): [Moldt Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLDT%20RICHARD%20W), [Montrose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Montrose), S/N AA5A0457 All 386: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (150, newest 50) 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 WPR26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA272), Jul 20, 2026: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N76GC), Metaline Falls, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s distracted attention on approach to landing on their failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on the grass runway., - [NTSB CEN26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA123), Feb 23, 2026: Grumman AA5 (N9939U), Admire, KS, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA096), Feb 18, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N26071), Gladewater, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA034), Nov 8, 2023: Grumman American Avn. AA-5 (N9568U), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision. - [NTSB ERA23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA286), Jul 4, 2023: Grumman American Avn. AA5A (N26387), Redstone Arsenal, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle. - [NTSB CEN21FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA026), Oct 25, 2020: Grumman AA5 (N26136), Woodbranch, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ERA20CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA065), Jan 5, 2020: American AA5 (N9593U), Rutherfordton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA060), Dec 29, 2019: American AA5 (N26455), College Park, MD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering a climbing turn in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB WPR19FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA266), Sep 27, 2019: American AA5 (N9774U), Cowles, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain. - [NTSB GAA19CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA384), Jul 2, 2019: American AA5 (N387G), Cheyenne, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway… - [NTSB GAA16CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA428), Aug 12, 2016: Grumman American Avn. AA 5A (N26104), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings. - [NTSB GAA16CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA083), Dec 17, 2015: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N9860U), Friendswood, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground. - [NTSB CEN15FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA347), Aug 10, 2015: Grumman American Avn. AA 5A (N9684U), Harrisburg, IL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark, night conditions and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA153), Jul 1, 2015: Grumman American Avn. AA 5A (N9887U), Mackay, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's disorientation in mountainous terrain and course deviation into a canyon, which resulted in the airplane's inability to out climb terrain and a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA451), Sep 21, 2014: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N26676), Homosassa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA041), Oct 26, 2012: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N26380), Fairhope, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419), Jul 7, 2012: Grumman American AA-5A (N26181), Ray Township, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085), Nov 22, 2011: Grumman American AA-5A (N26067), Bulverde, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach. - [NTSB ERA11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA492), Sep 15, 2011: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N9982U), Cleveland, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's poor decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342), Jun 14, 2011: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N8476B), Linden, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA008), Oct 6, 2010: Grumman American AA-5A (N9695U), Springfield, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR10LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA424), Aug 22, 2010: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A (N26118), Lakeview, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve. - [NTSB WPR10LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA242), May 15, 2010: Grumman AA-5A (N26414), Monument, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control. - [NTSB DFW08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA183), Jul 11, 2008: Grumman American AA-5A (N9678U), Denton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC08CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA288), Jun 25, 2008: Grumman American AA-5A (N26316), Carrollton, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125), May 4, 2008: Grumman AA-5A (N9720U), Atlanta, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway… - [NTSB DEN08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA074), Apr 11, 2008: Grumman American AA-5A (N9764U), Beaumont, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB SEA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA066), Nov 11, 2007: Grumman American AA-5A (N9592U), Benson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind. - [NTSB SEA08FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA013), Oct 28, 2007: Grumman American AA-5A (N27175), Sequim, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an… - [NTSB MIA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA155), Sep 22, 2007: Grumman AA-5A (N26442), Worthington, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment deficiencies. - [NTSB LAX07CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA248), Aug 3, 2007: Grumman American AA5A (N27166), Elk River, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB NYC06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA037), Nov 23, 2005: Grumman AA5A (N26708), Maceo, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind. - [NTSB MIA05LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA157), Sep 14, 2005: Grumman American AA-5A (N9954U), Ponte Vedra, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh. - [NTSB MIA05CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA064), Jan 31, 2005: Grumman American AA-5A (N9572U), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-rated passengers improper use of the rudder control and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of control on the ground. - [NTSB SEA04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA186), Sep 12, 2004: Grumman American AA-5A (N26327), Brooks, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to… - [NTSB CHI03LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA298), Aug 30, 2003: Grumman American AA-5A (N9574U), Harrisville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB LAX03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA005), Oct 12, 2002: Grumman AA-5A (N9566U), Phoenix, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA162), Sep 1, 2002: Gulfstream American AA-5A (N9807U), Greeneville, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted… - [NTSB IAD01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA068), Jun 9, 2001: Grumman American AA-5A (N27221), Danbury, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudged altitude and excessive airspeed resulting in a collision with a pole. A factor was the cracked exhaust stack, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA063), Jun 5, 2001: Grumman AA-5A (N9773U), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing. - [NTSB LAX01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA027), Oct 26, 2000: Grumman American AA-5A (N26470), Gardena, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The engine lost power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA199), Jul 16, 2000: Grumman American AA-5A (N26080), Lawrence, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed remedial action. Also causal was the pilot's lack of recent experience. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition. - [NTSB FTW99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA219), Aug 12, 1999: Grumman American AA-5A (N9775U), Wayton, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude.… - [NTSB FTW99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA017), Oct 29, 1998: Grumman American AA-5A (N9956U), Scott, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the… - [NTSB MIA98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA166), May 18, 1998: Grumman American AA-5A (N9884U), Sumter, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure. - [NTSB LAX97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA079), Dec 29, 1996: Grumman American AA-5A (N9944U), Banning, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB SEA96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA180), Aug 6, 1996: Grumman American AA-5A (N26414), Klamath Falls, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong,… - [NTSB FTW95FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA380), Sep 7, 1995: Grumman American AA-5A (N9642U), Midland, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. Factors were the tailwind, the density altitude, and the overloading of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA068), Dec 31, 1994: Grumman AA-5A (N26443), San Luis Obispo, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological… - [NTSB ATL94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA010), Oct 29, 1993: Grumman American AA-5A (N26462), Richmond Hill, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. AND HIS PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT DUE TO DRUGS. All 150: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (272, newest 50) 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 20260720008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720008079A), Jul 20, 2026: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N76GC), Metaline Falls, WA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] PIC of a flight between arlington municipal airport (awo) and Sullivan Lake State Airport (09S). The takeoff and majority of the flight… - [Accident 20260223004719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260223004719A), Feb 23, 2026: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9939U), Admire, KS, Substantial damage. On February 23, 2026, aircraft Grumman American aircraft, model AA-5A departed ellington airport (lug), lewisburg, TN enroute to council grove, KS (K63) via… - [Incident 20251016015159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251016015159I), Oct 16, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N747SZ), Mocksville, NC, Minor damage. On 10/16/2025 at approximatley 1123 am an gruman American AA-5 landed long and overran the west end of runway 9 at Twin Lakes Airport (8A7) in Mocksville, NC.… - [Accident 20250217013789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250217013789A), Feb 17, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26071), Gladewater, TX, Substantial damage. During takeoff from Gladewater airport runway 14/32, alt 450-480 ft. the PIC heard a loud bang, experience power loss and noted RPM drop. The PIC immediately… - [Accident 20231108021289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231108021289A), Nov 8, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9568U), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. At approx. 0830 local, November 8, 2023, the pilot landed at hicks airport (T67) in Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot was taxiing to a parking spot, he claimed to… - [Accident 20230704012019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230704012019A), Jul 4, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26387), Huntsville, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot and passenger departed Huntsville intl. Airport (khsv) towards guntersville, AL airport (8A1). When adjusting the power settings, the engine went to idle… - [Incident 20230425004089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230425004089I), Apr 25, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9961U), Muskegon, MI, Minor damage. On 04/25/2023 at approximately 1601 EDT, a Grumman model AA-5A aircraft, was conducting a training flight. During the landing the student pilot experienced a… - [Incident 20220320003109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220320003109I), Mar 20, 2022: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9961U), Freeland, MI, Minor damage. On 20 March, 2022 at 15:29 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Grumman model AA-A5A aircraft, N9961U, [privacy data omitted], and operated by an student pilot for a… - [Incident 20220126001099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220126001099I), Jan 26, 2022: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26276), Beaufort, SC, No damage. Airport manager statement: The airport manager: happened at karw wed. Early afternoon - 2 pm ish - aircraft (Grumman tiger) based in wilmington, NC was not… - [Incident 20201110021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110021699I), Nov 10, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9849U), Granbury, TX, Minor damage. Gruman aircraft landed on runway 19 and continued off runway into the grass. Skidmarks in the grass and dirt show the brakes were applied but unable to stop… - [Accident 20201025015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201025015069A), Oct 25, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26136), Woodbranch, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Information from the FAA form 8020-9 submitted to the houston FSDO stated in block 5, pilot received a local IFR clearance with a turn away from 3000' mva.… - [Incident 20200918019651I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200918019651I), Sep 18, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26398), Kailua Kona, HI, Minor damage. On September 18, 2020 at approximate 1315 local a Grumman aircraft, model AA5 while taxing out of parking spot lost left brake function and struck a parked… - [Accident 20200105003249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200105003249A), Jan 5, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9593U), Rutherfordton, NC, Substantial damage. On January 5, 2020 at approximately 1900Z, a Grumman American AA-5A single engine aircraft, N9593U departed on a VFR flight from the hendersonville, NC (0A7)… - [Accident 20191229018639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191229018639A), Dec 29, 2019: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26455), New Carrollton, MD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft departed from kcgs runway 15 on an IFR flight plan at approximately 1445 without incident. The aircraft climbed to 1,900 feet before entering a… - [Accident 20190926018299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190926018299A), Sep 26, 2019: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9774U), Cowles, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On September 26, 2019, about 1810 mountain daylight time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9774U, was destroyed when it crashed in mountainous terrain near Cowles,… - [Accident 20190701008769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190701008769A), Jul 1, 2019: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N387G), Cheyenne, WY, Substantial damage. On Monday, July 01, 2019, N387G, a Grumman AA-5A cheetah, operated by a commercial rated pilot with a commercial rated pilot as a passenger, was en route to… - [Incident 20180221002999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180221002999I), Feb 21, 2018: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26422), Nashua, NH, Minor damage. PIC of N26422 was conducting touch and go flight maneuvers at kash. Conditions at the field were a right front crosswind with winds reported from the kash… - [Incident 20161124020759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161124020759I), Nov 24, 2016: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26247), Pearland, TX, No damage. On November 24, 2016, at 1306 CST, an aircraft bearing registration number N26247. The airplane is leased to coastal skies aero club. The flight departed klvj… - [Accident 20160812023159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160812023159A), Aug 12, 2016: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26104), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was identified as the pilot in command, holder of a private pilot certificate, [privacy data omitted] while operating a Grumman American… - [Accident 20151217019509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151217019509A), Dec 17, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9860U), Friendswood, TX, Substantial damage. Student pilot completing solo take-off and landings stated that he thought he flared too high and then bounced the aircraft near or on the runway threshold and… - [Accident 20150809012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150809012199A), Aug 9, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9684U), Harrisburg, IL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The student pilot, with no evidence of solo endorsement, was on a moonless night flight, over a national forest preserve, with his non-certificated father when… - [Accident 20150701010059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150701010059A), Jul 1, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9887U), Mackay, ID, Substantial damage. On required cross country flights the student pilot inadvertently flew into a canyon unknown to him and could not successfully exit due to aircraft performance… - [Incident 20141012018409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141012018409I), Oct 12, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9981U), Ray, MI, Minor damage. Properly endorsed student pilot on solo approach to airport 57D experienced crosswind gust at 1 to 2 foot above surface loosing directional control and pushing… - [Accident 20140921018789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140921018789A), Sep 21, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26676), Homasassa, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed south lakeland airport (X49) runway 32 enroute to pine mountain, ga (X40). Pilots state that approximately 45 minutes in to the flight while… - [Incident 20140807017139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140807017139I), Aug 7, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9745U), La Porte, TX, Minor damage. Student was with an instructor performing night landings. The student was attempting a night landing on runway 12 with cross winds out of the south at 10… - [Accident 20121026023231A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121026023231A), Oct 26, 2012: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26380), Fairhope, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot made normal approach and landing on runway 1. Approximately 200 feet into the rollout pilot reported that the aircraft began to veer to the left. Pilot… - [Incident 20120814020039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120814020039I), Aug 14, 2012: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9837U), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Student pilot on training flight approached for short field landing. According to pilot aircraft bounced and then began to porpoise. Student realizing he was… - [Incident 20120721015669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721015669I), Jul 21, 2012: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9706U), Houston, TX, Minor damage. On 07/21/2012 while landing at ellington field (efd) Houston Texas, pilot stated that he was making a standard approch to runway 35L, and that his landing was… - [Accident 20120706014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120706014119A), Jul 6, 2012: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26181), Ray, MI, Substantial damage. Upon touchdown for landing on runway 9 at 57D the aircraft bounced 2 to 3' into the air and the pilot saw 2 deer jump up off the left side of the runway. One… - [Accident 20111122027909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111122027909A), Nov 22, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N26067), Bulverde, TX, Substantial damage. During landing approach to the runway, the aircraft contacted trees, rotated 180 degrees through trees and brush, and landed in a dry creek bed. - [Accident 20110915021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110915021269A), Sep 15, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9982U), Cleveland, GA, Substantial damage. The pilot of the aircraft stated that there was approximately a 15 knot tailwind while attempting to land on a 2500 x 200FT turf runway at a private airpark.… - [Incident 20110818017719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110818017719I), Aug 18, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N9745U), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Student pilot took off from Ellington Airport at approx. 11:30 a. m. and preceded to gls to do some touch and goes. Upon touch down (mains) at gls he became… - [Accident 20110614015219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110614015219A), Jun 14, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A (N8476B), Linden, NC, Destroyed. On 6/14/2011, pilot and 3 passenages boarded aircraft for personal flight. Pilot stated, that on take-off and into climb the aircraft was at 15 degree flaps… - [Accident 20101006049149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101006049149A), Oct 6, 2010: Grumman Ame AA-5A (N9695U), Springfield, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot became distracted and concerned about another aircraft that entered right traffic for runway 29 when the normal traffic pattern is left. The pilot… - [Accident 20100822042789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100822042789A), Aug 22, 2010: Grumman Ame AA-5A (N26118), Lakeview, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot stated the airplane lost engine power after departure at 200 feet AGL. Pilot continued straight ahead and landed one mile northwest of the airport. Pilot… - [Accident 20100514033969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100514033969A), May 14, 2010: Grumman Ame AA-5A (N26414), Monument, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing on runway 32, an uphill runway with approximately 100' elevation change from bottom to top. On touch down the pilot reported a hard landing… - [Incident 20090719011419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090719011419I), Jul 19, 2009: Amrgen AA5A (N9875U), Pocaahontas, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed hawkins field north to private airstrip. Reported lost of power and landed in a lake south of private airstrip near pocahontas, MS.… - [Accident 20080711840589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711840589A), Jul 11, 2008: Amrgen AA5A (N9678U), Denton, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Approx five statue miles (sm) west of Denton Municipal Airport at 3500 feet mean sea level (MSL) the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion in the… - [Accident 20080625840929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080625840929A), Jun 25, 2008: Amrgen AA5A (N26316), Carrolton, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 06, 2008 at approximately 11:30 easter daylight time a Grumman cheetah AA5A, N26316. The engine failed to continue to operate and was forced to… - [Accident 20080504834359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080504834359A), May 4, 2008: Amrgen AA5A (N9720U), Atlanta, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot landed at the Atlanta Airport at 11:00 am when the field was frozen by the night time cold temperatures. He walked the runway before departure and… - [Accident 20080411842709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080411842709A), Apr 11, 2008: Amrgen AA5A (N9764U), Sour Lake, TX, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot was IMC and flew into a lne of fst moving intense thunderstorms (level 3&4). He did not have radar or xm weather onboard the aircraft. The aircraft… - [Accident 20071111831449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071111831449A), Nov 11, 2007: Amrgen AA5A (N9592U), Benson, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he departed ffz with wife and 2 children on 11/11/07 for E95 (Benson, AZ). Benson airport has runway 10/28. At Benson they were experiencing… - [Accident 20071028826359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071028826359A), Oct 28, 2007: Amrgen AA5A (N27175), Sequim, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot was attempting to land on runway 11 at the Diamond Point airport and landed short by 15 feet on a sharp grassy incline. The aircraft bounced… - [Accident 20070922020989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070922020989A), Sep 22, 2007: Amrgen AA5A (N26442), Ashland, KY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Witnesses state: the pilot [privacy data omitted] replaced the vacuum pump on his Grumman AA-5A, installing it incorrectly, with one washer installed… - [Accident 20070803014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070803014749A), Aug 3, 2007: Amrgen AA5A (N27166), Elk River, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 3, 2007 the pilot [privacy data omitted], a private pilot was acting as pilot in command of N27166, a Grumman tiger aircraft. Upon landing at… - [Incident 20061125029199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061125029199I), Nov 25, 2006: Amrgen AA5A (N9870U), Blanco, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On November 25, 2006, (at approximately 0950 hours) a Grumman AA-5A, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed approximately 1 mile… - [Incident 20060524010279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060524010279I), May 24, 2006: Amrgen AA5A (N9892U), Bluffton, OH, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot reported taht his wife and he got in the aircraft to fly somewhere and he primed the engine and hit the start switch and nothing, acting like a… - [Accident 20051123029479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051123029479A), Nov 23, 2005: Amrgen AA5A (N26708), Owensboro, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed statesville, NC (svh) with one passenger onboard for flight to pilots home near Owensboro, KY to land at grass strip on his property. Upon… - [Accident 20050914025889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050914025889A), Sep 14, 2005: Amrgen AA5A (N9954U), Ponte Vedra, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) While enroute from ormond beach airport to the jacksonville craig airport pilot experienced a loss of power over guana park near Ponte verdra, Florida.… - [Accident 20050131003369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050131003369A), Jan 31, 2005: Amrgen AA5A (N9572U), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On the go part of the 3rd touch-n-go pilot transferred control of a/c to second pilot. Second pilot had both feet on left rudder pedal. A/c started to… All 272: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (33) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000763), Oct 9, 2024: FUEL LINE. CHAFED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION RH WING FUEL LINE, PN 5401121-29 (FUEL TANK OUTLET LINE), FOUND TO BE CHAFING ON FIBERGLASS WING RIB LIGHTENING-HOLE. UPON REMOVAL OF T - [SDR 2020FA0000246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000246), Apr 21, 2020: ROD END. WORN. THE THROTTLE ROD END WORE TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAME OFF OF THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE ARM RENDERING THE THROTTLE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. - [SDR 2018FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000520), Jul 21, 2018: WHEEL. CRACKED. MASSIVE CRACK IN INNER WHEEL BODY CIRCUMFERENCE. NO APPARENT CORROSION. APPEARS TO BE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE. PICTURES ATTACHED. NO KNOWN OR RECORDED HARD LANDIN - [SDR 2018FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000201), Jun 29, 2018: CYLINDER. FAILED. DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THAT CYLINDERS NR 1 AND 3 HAD COMPRESSIONS IN THE 20PSI RANGE. ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THIS WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL. CYLINDERS - [SDR 2018FA0000197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000197), Jun 28, 2018: CYLINDER. DAMAGED. DISCOVERED THAT THE CYLINDERS 3 AND 4 WERE PRODUCING COMPRESSIONS BETWEEN 20 - 25 PSI. NEW CYLINDERS AND PARTS WERE INSTALLED AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES WERE FOLLO - [SDR 2017FA0000509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000509), Oct 3, 2017: ROD END. WORN. QUICK DISCONNECT AT THROTTLE ARM CAME DISCONNECTED IN FLIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF ENGINE POWER. PILOT MADE LANDING BY TURNING OFF ENGINE WITH MAG SWI - [SDR 2017FA0000312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000312), Jul 1, 2017: EFI. FAILED. HAD ABOUT 10 HRS ON A NEW G5 EFI WHEN IT STARTED TO GIVE FALSE BANK ANGLES. 5-10 DEGREES IN ONE DIRECTION FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN 5-10 DEGREES IN THE OTHER - [SDR 2012FA0000000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000000), Aug 18, 2011: STRUT. DEBONDED. NOSE STRUT DISBONDED AT NOSE FORK BEARING SPINDLE. SPINDLE AND STRUT ARE BONDED VIA A HOT BOND AGENT WHILE IN AUTOCLAVE. SUSPECT DISBONDING OCCURED DUE TO UNREP - [SDR 2008FA0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000193), Mar 21, 2008: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 79-22-04 ON AILERON CONTROL SYS INSP AND SB 165A, 100 HOUR REPETITIVE INSP, FOUND LT OB AILERON HINGE SUPPORT BRACKET, 902010-501 CRACKE - [SDR 2007FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000050), Jan 10, 2007: ATTACH ANGLE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, ANGLE PN 5102296-15 AND PN 5102296-16, WERE FOUND CRACKED IN THE UPPER END OF THE ANGLE AS INSTALLED. CAUSE OF CRACKING IS BELIEVED TO BE DUE - [SDR 2005FA0001583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001583), Dec 5, 2005: VENT LINE. PLUGGED. RT WING FUEL TANK COLLAPSED DURING FLIGHT. SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. FOUND FUEL TANK VENT LINE PLUGGED WITH INSECT DEBRIS. PERIODICALLY CHECK FUEL VENTS FOR OBSTRU - [SDR 2005FA0001297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001297), Aug 9, 2005: LANDING GEAR. NOISY. FOUND THAT WHEN MOVING THE PILOT SEAT THERE WAS A SCRATCHING NOISE AS PLASTIC SLIPPING OVER EACH OTHER. FOUND CRACK IN PART OF THE LANDING GEAR. - [SDR RMM2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMM2001F00001), Oct 23, 2001: CARBURETOR. SEPARATED. OPERATOR REPORTED ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN WELL AT LOW SPEEDS. FOUND CARBURETOR BODY TO BOWL LOOSE. LOCK TABS ARE WERE IN LOCKED POSITIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCUR - [SDR 20001228SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001228SH001), Dec 11, 2000: MUFFLER. DETERIORATED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MUFFLER ASSY WAS FOUND TO HAVE ITS WALLS SEVERELY DETERIORATED AND THE BAFFLES LOOSE. (X) - [SDR 20001227SH034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH034), Dec 11, 2000: CAMSHAFT. DAMAGED. CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. AT THIS TIME, THE CAMSHAFT WAS FOUND SEVERELY PITTED, ONE LOBE WAS FLAT. LIFTER BODIES WERE ALSO PITTED. 1,317 - [SDR AU000871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000871), Sep 15, 2000: FUEL CELL. DETERIORATED. (AUS) FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL BONDED DOUBLER DISBONDED FROM WING SKINDUE TO CORROSION. FUEL LEAKING THROUGH TO OUTSIDE SKIN. FUEL TANK SEALING COMPOUND FOUND TO - [SDR 20000330SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000330SH010), Mar 8, 2000: CONTROL CABLE. DAMAGED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CABLES DETERIORATED AND FRAYED AS WOULD BE FOUND IF INSPECTING SERIES AS AN AA1, AS SPECIFIED IN AD 72-6-2. AS THE REST OF THE G - [SDR 2000ZZZX374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX374), Jan 3, 2000: LINE. FROZE. ENGINE AIR BREATHER PINCH HOLE HAD B EEN ELIMINATED BY PARTIES UNKNOWN. BREATHER LINE FROZE SHUT AT 15,000 FEET. EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE CAUSED THE CRANKSH - [SDR 2000ZZZX48](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX48), Dec 17, 1999: SCREW. LOOSE. AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED TO BE RUNNING ROUGH AND WOULD NEARLY 'DIE' ON ROLL-OUT. FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY TO BOWL SCREW LOOSE. REMOVED FROM ENGINE. INSPECTED - [SDR 99ZZZX2569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2569), Jun 8, 1999: RIB. BUCKLED. UPON OPENING LT WING FUEL TANK ACCESS PANELS FOR SEALANT INSPECTION, FOUND AFT PORTION OF THE WING RIB AT WS 66 BUCKLED. OWNER ADVISED THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE - [SDR AU990292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990292), Mar 24, 1999: SEAT BELT. WRONG PART. (AUS) AUTOMOTIVE SEAT BELT INSTALLED IN REAR SEATS. SEAT BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AD/RES/10 AMDT4. - [SDR CA980908019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908019), Aug 25, 1998: NUT. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT DAMAGED IN LANDING ACCIDENT. WHEN HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS BEING REINSTALLED AFTER REPAIR, A BOLT WOULD NOT REACH PROPER TORQUE. HORIZONTAL STAB - [SDR AU970579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970579), May 28, 1997: AILERON. WORN. (AUS) AILERON CONTROL CABLES LOOSE - AILERON BEARINGS WORN - OUTBOARD TORQUE TUBES WORN - TRIM TABS LOOSE - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB 165A - [SDR AU970578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970578), May 28, 1997: SKIN. DELAMINATED. (AUS) LH WING LOWER SKIN DELAMINATING - ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ALSO DELAMINATED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB -155 - [SDR 97ZZZX1891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1891), Mar 28, 1997: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND FUSELAGE COMPONENT P/N 102291-4 CRACKED BOTH SIDES IN THE 90 DEGREE ANGLE UNDER RIVETS THAT ATTACH TO BULKHEAD. ACTION DRILLED STOP HOLES AND I - [SDR 96ZZZX5008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5008), Sep 10, 1996: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. ALTERNATOR FAILED ON TAKEOFF. IFR ALTERNATOR HAD OVER 1,000 HOURS SINCE REBUILD. AVERAGE TIME FOR ACCESSORIES IS ABOUT 1,000 HOURS. IFR AIRCRAFT ESPECIALLY SHOU - [SDR 96ZZZX3536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3536), Jul 2, 1996: VALVE. BLOCKED OPEN. ON INITIAL RUN-UP AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE AFTER MAJOR OVERHAUL, ENGINE WAS RUN AROUND 5 MINUTES AT 1,000-1,200 RPM'S. ENGINE RPM WAS INCREASED TO 1,700 FOR MAG - [SDR AU960453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960453), Apr 4, 1996: BOLT. CRACKED. (AUS) WING SHOULDER BOLTS (2OFF) CRACKED - FOUND DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION (MPI) - [SDR 96ZZZX2746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2746), Mar 10, 1996: SHOULDER BOLT. MISMANUFACTURED. DURING C/W AD 95-19-15, ONE OF THE FOUR INBOARD WING ATTACH BOLTS WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, WITH AN AREA OF THE THREADED SHANK MISSING, A - [SDR 96ZZZX49](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX49), Nov 7, 1995: VALVE. LEAKING. AIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF, NOT GENERATING FULL POWER. NOTICED SLIGHT VIBRATION. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. VIBRATION INCREASED AS AIRCRAFT EXECUTED EMERGENCY LANDING AT - [SDR 95ZZZX5939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5939), Oct 5, 1995: VALVE. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED POWER LOSS OF MAX RPM 1600. INSPECTED POWERPLANT, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER HAD NO COMPRESSION. PULLED CYLINDER, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN. TOP OF PIS - [SDR 96ZZZX712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX712), Aug 1, 1995: VALVE. CRIMP NUT LOOSE. WHEN COMPLYNG WITH TEXTRON/LYCOMING SB 518A, NUT ON TOP OF VALVE LOOSE. HAVE PERFORMED THIS SB FOUR MORE TIMES, ALL VALVE NUTS WERE LOOSE, VARIOUS TIMES ON PART - [SDR 95ZZZX5041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5041), Jun 7, 1995: NUT. BACKED OFF. AXLE NUT 'LOCK TYPE', BACKED OFF DURING NORMAL USE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THERE SHOULD NOT BE A NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AXLE. ONE SIDE SHOULD HAVE A PERMANENT HEA ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (206, 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 SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [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 SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. 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 SA863SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863SO): Installation of portable hand control. Union Aviation LLC - [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 SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC - [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc - [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 SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02057AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02057AT): Installation of a composite nose bowl. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA1186NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1186NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine, a McCauley 1A170FFA/7563 or a Sensenich76EM8S10-0-60 thru -65 propeller and associated systems. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA1299NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1299NW): Installation of a McCauley propeller on Lycoming O-320-E2G engine. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA1767NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1767NM): Alteration of the oil cooler and air induction system. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA4165NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4165NM): Installation of a Lycoming O-540-E4A5 engine and a Hartzell Model HC-C2YK-8477-8R propeller. 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 SA3841NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3841NM): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine and a McCauley B2D34C 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 SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation All 206: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a/stcs.md ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (491, first 50) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182479001520260806152437.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111683596520260806152345.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [066-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134559570020260723131538.0001): Rivet. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026 - [Petersen Dwg 5380](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130058643820260423211208.0001): Leaded and Unleaded Automotive Gasoline. Air Plains Services Corp · PMA PQ3524CE · Modification part · Aug 29, 2025 - [RAP164-02000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112005251720250829181748.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-02000 Cleveland · Aug 27, 2025 - [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106015182120250508133550.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025 - [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121257374620250611135032.0001): Pump, Fluid. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces True Flight Holdings, LLC 401126-1 · Nov 14, 2024 - [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140808270820240221143437.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024 - [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154095538620230707211330.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023 - [EA-26000-12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147813833520230105195537.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023 - [EA-26000-24](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108836719520230105195558.0001): EA-26000 Series EIS Back-up Battery System Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jan 3, 2023 - [APS66-10500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108787625320221020170252.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10500 · Aug 10, 2022 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135180531620220706160226.0001): Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Jun 21, 2022 - [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144064358120220525194120.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022 - [EA-20000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140508475220220525194046.0001): Four-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022 - [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100282344320220525194152.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022 - [89000026-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152614140120240229155310.0001): Final Assembly KCP 100 Control Panel. Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021 - [89000026-003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID148035669920240229155315.0001): Final Assembly KCP 100 Control Panel(Landscape). Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021 - [89000023-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID129933281820240229155305.0001): Final Assembly KG 71 Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADHRS). Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021 - [89000020-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119377536920240229155259.0001): Final Assembly KSD 100 Primary Flight Display (PFD). Honeywell International Inc. (BendixKing) · PMA PQ05457NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2021 - [700-00190-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID909287314720210921142615.0001): SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver. Avidyne Corporation · PMA PQ4035CE · Replaces ModificationPart · Jul 28, 2021 - [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID883137493320210923143739.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021 - [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID839019315720210923143841.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021 - [A099001-041](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID274090884320210617194236.0001): Heater, Muffler, Exhaust Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 5504003-501 · May 13, 2021 - [A099001-079](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID262384417220210617194236.0001): Heater, Muffler, Exhaust Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 5504003-501 · May 13, 2021 - [J-9613-59HA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID748006573920210816171532.0001): Engine Vibrator Isolator. Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc · PMA PQ0524NM · Replaces J-9613-59 · May 5, 2021 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID354331653620210702175248.0001): Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Jan 20, 2021 - [5503004-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID830713223820210611145212.0001): Duct – Carb Air. True Flight Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ04434CE · Replaces 5503004-1 · Jan 13, 2021 - [1049-4000-03-001C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB6A4D62429A217F86258633006145AB.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [1049-4201-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ED78E4F8D3C63347862586330061461D.0001): Annunciator Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [1049-4200-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBC6239248334CCE86258633006145E5.0001): Connector Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [1049-4200-50](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86CBD103649292948625863300614693.0001): Isolation Coupler Installation Kit. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [1049-4000-03-001B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80F9B5EC9801FD16862586330061456E.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [1049-4801-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/39A0DF401545910A8625863300614652.0001): Isolation Coupler. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020 - [MDL 103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8AEDBB1606FAC8A386258656006D725B.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Nov 12, 2020 - [TACH2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/29C3872705863D03862585E500683D52.0001): Tach2 Signal Converter. SureFly Partners Ltd · PMA PQ03861SW · Modification part · Sep 7, 2020 - [ALE-2008AE-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E2B30B020A91DE91862585DE00509F79.0001): Stator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-2008AE, as used in alternators ALT… · Sep 1, 2020 - [ALE-2008AA-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C617AAB83C6B799B862585DE0050A01D.0001): Stator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-2008AA, as used in alternators ALY… · Sep 1, 2020 - [XA-943FS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B7CC6ECA46AA2F14862585DE00509E71.0001): Pos. Diode. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces XA-943FS, as used in alternators ALE… · Sep 1, 2020 - [ALE-1013AS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9F424D3467678943862585DE00509EFC.0001): Alternator Brush. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-1013AS, as used in alternators ALE… · Sep 1, 2020 - [ALU-3045BS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68353ACEF594EACF862585DE0050A127.0001): Brush Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALU-3045BS, as used in alternators ALE… · Sep 1, 2020 - [ALE-2008ABS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6583E821C11FC24F862585DE0050A086.0001): Stator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-2008ABS, as used in alternators… · Sep 1, 2020 - [XA-944JS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0388185039CFC4DD862585DE00509DDD.0001): Neg. Diode. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces XA-944JS, as used in alternators ALE… · Sep 1, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID790243528620220125131348.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID677112643420220125131331.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID576981957202201251315150.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID400945766820220125131429.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID378784172320220125131452.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116511340620220125131405.0001): DAC International · PMA PQ0986SW · Jul 31, 2020 - [ALE-2008ABS-AC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6FF39FD09272684862585A80035E2C3.0001): Stator. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces ALE-2008ABS as used in Kelly… · Jul 14, 2020 All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5a/pma.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Gulfstream American AA-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-aa-5a): 99 registered aircraft, registry code 3970104 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.