# Grumman American Avn. AA-5B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3960105 - Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. - Model: AA-5B - 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: 643 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b 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 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [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 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 76-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-05): Carburetor Mixture Control Wire · True Flight Holdings AA-5B. Effective Feb 25, 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 - [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 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) (5) - [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-05-56](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-56): . Issued Jun 2, 2005 - [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 (643, first 50) - [N1082Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1082Z): [Johnson Henry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20HENRY%20D), [Buena Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Buena%20Park), built 1976, S/N AA5B0346 - [N111LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111LA): [Ammons Curtis D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMMONS%20CURTIS%20D), [Hernando, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hernando), built 1976, S/N AA5B-0249 - [N112FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112FT): [Colesanti Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLESANTI%20RICHARD%20A), [Poughquag, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poughquag), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0180 - [N114BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114BJ): [Big Q Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20Q%20AVIATION), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N AA5B0656 - [N1169H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169H): [Swihart Matthew Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWIHART%20MATTHEW%20ALLEN), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0063 - [N117LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117LW): [Blasdel Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLASDEL%20MICHAEL%20J), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0057 - [N119ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119ST): [Sandberg Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDBERG%20BRIAN), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0119 - [N11JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11JV): [Holtz Jeff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLTZ%20JEFF), [Liberty Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Liberty%20Lake), built 1977, S/N AA5B0593 - [N11LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11LT): [G T Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20T%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Bellaire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bellaire), built 1977, S/N AA5B0616 - [N125RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125RM): [Gurtman Samuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GURTMAN%20SAMUEL), [Deerfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Deerfield), built 1978, S/N AA5B0698 - [N126DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126DG): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N AA-5B-0099 - [N12GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12GA): [Ny Flying Tigers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NY%20FLYING%20TIGERS%20LLC), [Ronkonkoma, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ronkonkoma), built 1977, S/N AA5B0635 - [N144CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144CC): [Nightingale William T III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIGHTINGALE%20WILLIAM%20T%20III), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), built 1975, S/N AA5B-84 - [N1502R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1502R): [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0002, Sale reported, pending cancellation - [N1503R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1503R): [Beck Wally J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECK%20WALLY%20J), [Davenport, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Davenport), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0003 - [N1504R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1504R): [Flying Tiger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20TIGER%20LLC), [Broomfield, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Broomfield), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0004 - [N1508R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1508R): [Amspoker David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMSPOKER%20DAVID%20A), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0030 - [N1515R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1515R): [Owen Ray M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWEN%20RAY%20M), [Columbia Station, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbia%20Station), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0015 - [N1516R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1516R): [Mckenzie Pools Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKENZIE%20POOLS%20INC%20DBA), [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0016 - [N1519R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1519R): [Sims John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMS%20JOHN), [Ingleside, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ingleside), built 1974, S/N AA5B-0019 - [N1520R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520R): [Castro Jose M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTRO%20JOSE%20M), [Conway, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Conway), S/N AA5B-0020 - [N1521R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1521R): [Perkins J R III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20J%20R%20III), [The Dalles, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/The%20Dalles), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0021 - [N1523R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1523R): [Dement Myers Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMENT%20MYERS%20MICHAEL%20W), [Newberg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Newberg), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0023 - [N1527R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1527R): [Filkins Barbara L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FILKINS%20BARBARA%20L), [Fillmore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fillmore), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0027 - [N1529R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1529R): [Ball Chad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20CHAD%20M), [Delaware, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Delaware), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0029 - [N1531R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1531R): [Morgan Virginia K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20VIRGINIA%20K), [Artesian, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Artesian), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0031 - [N1532R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1532R): [Adkins Todd D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADKINS%20TODD%20D), [Manassas, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Manassas), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0032 - [N1533R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1533R): [Anderson Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20MICHAEL), [Byhalia, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Byhalia), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0033 - [N1536R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1536R): [Cape Cod Aero Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPE%20COD%20AERO%20CLUB%20LLC), [Falmouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Falmouth), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0036 - [N1538R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1538R): [Action Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTION%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Bluffton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Bluffton), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0038 - [N1540R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1540R): [Polar Tigers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLAR%20TIGERS%20INC), [North Oaks, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/North%20Oaks), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0040 - [N1541R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1541R): [Hall Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20DANIEL), [Haskell, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Haskell), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0041 - [N1542R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1542R): [Hoose Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOSE%20MICHAEL%20J), [Cortland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cortland), S/N AA5B-0042 - [N1543R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1543R): [Hettlinger Eric R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HETTLINGER%20ERIC%20R), [Terre Haute, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Terre%20Haute), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0043 - [N1545R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1545R): [Sanders Harrison S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20HARRISON%20S), [West Columbia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/West%20Columbia), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0045 - [N1548R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1548R): [Johnson Jimmy G A III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JIMMY%20G%20A%20III), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0048 - [N1555R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1555R): [Dickenson William P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKENSON%20WILLIAM%20P), [Lockport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lockport), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0055 - [N1558R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1558R): [Taylor Scott Douglas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20SCOTT%20DOUGLAS), [Bethlehem, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bethlehem), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0058 - [N1559R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1559R): [Moore Kira G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20KIRA%20G), [Newcastle, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newcastle), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0059 - [N1560R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1560R): [Abria Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABRIA%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [New Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/New%20Milford), S/N AA5B-0060 - [N1561R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1561R): [Kimmerer William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIMMERER%20WILLIAM%20J), [Berkeley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Berkeley), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0061 - [N1562R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1562R): [Arnesen Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNESEN%20THOMAS), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0062 - [N1568R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1568R): [Robinson Leonard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20LEONARD%20C), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0068 - [N1572R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1572R): [Burke Kenneth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20KENNETH%20L), [Colleyville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Colleyville), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0072 - [N1573R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1573R): [Grand Scott LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20SCOTT%20LLC), [Okemos, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Okemos), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0073 - [N1575R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1575R): [Spurlock Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPURLOCK%20DANIEL%20C), [Harrogate, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Harrogate), S/N AA5B-0075 - [N1579R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1579R): [Skelton James P Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKELTON%20JAMES%20P%20JR), [Lithia Springs, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lithia%20Springs), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0079 - [N1588R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1588R): [Red Earth Trips Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20EARTH%20TRIPS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0088 - [N1592R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1592R): [Williams Brian S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20BRIAN%20S), [Marietta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Marietta), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0092 - [N1595R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1595R): [Impulsion Unlimited Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMPULSION%20UNLIMITED%20INC), [Huddleston, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Huddleston), built 1975, S/N AA5B-0095 All 643: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (172, 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 WPR26LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA037), Oct 30, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N74323), Santa Ynez, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA356), Sep 19, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N81317), Plymouth, MA, minor damage. Probable cause: The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. - [NTSB ERA25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA184), Apr 23, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N28311), Zolfo Springs, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action. - [NTSB ERA25LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA108), Jan 30, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N74608), Ravenswood, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s distraction during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion. - [NTSB CEN24LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA315), Jul 11, 2024: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N23JK), Camdenton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB WPR23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA322), Aug 19, 2023: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N4537Y), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA068), Dec 21, 2022: Grumman American AA-5B (N321GD), Reserve, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR22FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA361), Sep 28, 2022: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N74349), Sahuarita, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable. - [NTSB WPR21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA260), Jul 5, 2021: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N28643), Wells, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA155), Apr 21, 2020: Grumman AA5 (N314JG), Bloomingdale, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ERA20LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA084), Jan 21, 2020: Grumman AA5 (N424WB), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. - [NTSB WPR20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA031), Nov 23, 2019: Grumman AA5 (N310PD), Jackpot, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited… - [NTSB CEN19LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA007), Oct 12, 2018: Grumman AA5 (N81383), Refugio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the… - [NTSB CEN18LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA292), Jul 23, 2018: Grumman AA5 (N74420), Brazoria, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture. - [NTSB ERA17FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA143), Apr 1, 2017: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N425AE), Edgewater, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation… - [NTSB GAA16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA066), Dec 2, 2015: Grumman American Avn. AA 5 (N28295), West Point, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an… - [NTSB GAA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA108), Jun 5, 2015: Grumman American Avn. AA 5B (N74304), Springhill, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Unintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions. - [NTSB WPR14FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA244), Jun 15, 2014: Grumman American Avn. AA 5B (N28718), Florence, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot’s visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA118), Jan 21, 2014: Grumman American Avn. AA 5B (N28578), Willow Park, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper reinstallation of the propeller assembly, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller. - [NTSB WPR14CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA043), Nov 3, 2013: Grumman American Avn. AA 5B (N1550R), Avalon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a tailwind. - [NTSB WPR12CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA061), Dec 10, 2011: Grumman AA5 (N28870), Furnace Creek, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA084), Nov 27, 2010: Grumman American AA-5B (N4541L), Navada, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate airspeed during the forced landing,… - [NTSB WPR11CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA066), Nov 26, 2010: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N74400), Coalinga, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff. - [NTSB CEN10CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA209), Apr 19, 2010: True Flight Holdings AA-5B (N969SH), Muskegon, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose. - [NTSB CEN10CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA091), Jan 5, 2010: Grumman American AA-5B (N28446), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA298), May 14, 2009: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N225BC), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA132), Jan 5, 2009: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N28862), Milford, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA09CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA034), Nov 1, 2008: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N4540L), Bridgeport, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing and while suffering symptoms of vertigo. - [NTSB MIA08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA084), Mar 29, 2008: Grumman American AA5B (N333FT), Marlboro, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach. - [NTSB MIA08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA041), Jan 17, 2008: Grumman American AA-5B (N414DJ), Norwood, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.* - [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118), May 20, 2007: Grumman American AA-5B (N28730), Hilltop Lakes, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA098), Apr 19, 2007: Grumman American AA-5B (N4535N), Danville, VA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA004), Oct 8, 2006: Grumman American AA-5B (N39ER), Oakdale, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power resulting from lubrication deprivation for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA184), Apr 10, 2004: Grumman American AA-5B (N74270), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express… - [NTSB NYC03FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA176), Aug 6, 2003: Grumman AA-5B (N28788), Pleasantville, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication. - [NTSB DEN03FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA133), Jul 19, 2003: Grumman American AA-5B (N742BM), Steamboat Sprng, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions. - [NTSB FTW03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA179), Jun 14, 2003: Grumman AA-5B (N81268), Spring, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to wake turbulence. - [NTSB ATL02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA162), Sep 1, 2002: American General AA-5B (N81189), Zephyrhills, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilots continued visual flight into instrument conditions (fog), and subsequent collision with a tree and a residence. - [NTSB NYC02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA152), Aug 2, 2002: Grumman American AA-5B (N81310), Marietta, PA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain… - [NTSB DEN02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA075), Jul 13, 2002: American General AA5B (N28717), Worland, WY, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft. - [NTSB LAX02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA200), Jun 7, 2002: Grumman American AA-5B (N13GT), Santa Paula, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. - [NTSB IAD02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA032), Feb 16, 2002: Grumman American AA-5B (N81072), Harwinton, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during take-off, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CHI01LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA266), Aug 5, 2001: Grumman AA-5B (N4545T), Beaver Island, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that… - [NTSB MIA01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA122), Apr 14, 2001: Grumman American AA-5B (N81189), Dade City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence during the go-around, resulting in a subsequent forced… - [NTSB IAD00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA082), Sep 10, 2000: Grumman AA-5B (N28817), Carrollton, OH, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Pilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind. - [NTSB NYC00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA033), Nov 13, 1999: Grumman American AA-5B (N4542P), Fayetteville, WV, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane, due to the sickness of the front seat passenger. - [NTSB FTW99FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA132), May 8, 1999: Grumman American AA-5B (N4546J), Claremore, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture of the propeller bolts resulting from the improper installation of the propeller assembly. - [NTSB NYC98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA183), Sep 5, 1998: Grumman American AA-5B (N28764), Chatham, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting… - [NTSB MIA98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA240), Sep 5, 1998: Grumman AA-5B (N28395), Winnsboro, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA311), Aug 13, 1998: Grumman American AA-5B (N74827), Decatur, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff and his premature raising of the flaps which resulted in the stall/mush condition. All 172: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (355, 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 20251029016979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251029016979A), Oct 29, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74323), Santa Ynez, CA, Substantial damage. During climb out, engine shut down. Emergency landing in vineyard, aircraft substained substantionial damage. - [Accident 20250919017762A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250919017762A), Sep 19, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N81317), Plmouth, MA, Minor damage. Pilot started aircraft at approximately and began to taxi in northerly direction from hangar along unnamed taxiway between hangar 332 and 324. Shortly after… - [Accident 20250423021249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250423021249A), Apr 23, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28311), Zolfo Springs, FL, Destroyed. On April 23,2025 a Grumman AA-5B was departing a 3400FT grass runway at bald eagle airfield - Myakka Head 67FL in Zolfo Springs Florida. 3 people were on board… - [Incident 20250325005369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250325005369I), Mar 25, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28857), Minden, LA, Minor damage. On March 25, 2025 a student pilot flying solo landed hard at mne in a Grumman AA-5B. During landing the aircraft bounced and the front landing gear collapsed… - [Accident 20240711012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240711012419A), Jul 11, 2024: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N23JK), Camdenton, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that upon brake release and applying full power for take-off, her seat slid all the way back to the "full back" position. The pilot was… - [Accident 20230818014389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230818014389A), Aug 18, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N4537Y), Kernville, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot approached the mountainous air strip for the stated purpose of inspecting the condition of the landing surface. This information was for use by… - [Incident 20230804010189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230804010189I), Aug 4, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N88NS), Everett, WA, Substantial damage. On August 4, 2023, after having flown 3 circuits in the pattern at paine field, Grumman AA5B aircraft, landed, and taxied to tiedown spot C-148 at paine field… - [Incident 20230520004669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230520004669I), May 20, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N232CP), Spruce Creek, FL, Substantial damage. On 05/20/2023 at 08:35 am EST airman was taxing the aircraft from a parking area to his hangar when the aircraft experienced an unknown brake issue while… - [Incident 20230317003799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230317003799I), Mar 17, 2023: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N1536R), Hyannis, MA, Minor damage. An occurrence report was submitted on March 17, 2023 that [privacy data omitted] exited the taxiway and struck a taxiway light at cape cod gateway airport… - [Accident 20221221018329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221221018329A), Dec 21, 2022: Grumman American Aviation AA-5B (N321GD), Reserve, LA, Destroyed. The aircraft, [privacy data omitted], was refuelled to full tanks 2 days prior to the accident and kept in a heated hanger. The CFI and student had not flown… - [Accident 20220928017289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220928017289A), Sep 28, 2022: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74349), Sahuarita, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On September 28, 2022, a 1975 Grumman American AA5, crashed shortly during climb out after an apparent touch and go. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Incident 20220822014939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220822014939I), Aug 22, 2022: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28550), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. During landing at 17R at kapa, student made a hard landing. The aircraft bounced once before CFI took the controls. CFI added power, aircraft continied to… - [Accident 20210705012639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210705012639A), Jul 5, 2021: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28643), Wells, NV, Substantial damage. The pilot had planned to taxi back to the arrival end of the duty runway, but his passenger expressed displeasure at the thought of taxiing in a latched,… - [Incident 20210427016679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210427016679I), Apr 27, 2021: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28296), Burlington, VT, No damage. Burlington, VT (btv): N28296, AA5, declared an emergency due to a throttle control failure. Aircraft landed on runway 33 and taxied to Taxiway bravo where it… - [Incident 20200705011419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200705011419I), Jul 5, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N997VB), Hondo, TX, Minor damage. On July 5, 2020 at 1500 central standard time. N997VB, a Grumman American AA5, during the take off roll,turned left, departed the runway. The left wing tip… - [Incident 20200516020829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516020829I), May 16, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74092), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. N74092...a Grumman tiger touched down at pdk on rwy 21R.....when the pilot([privacy data omitted]) depressed the brakes, one of the brakes went all the way to… - [Accident 20200421004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200421004549A), Apr 21, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N314JG), Bloomimgdale, GA, Destroyed. On April 21, 2020 at approximately 1445 local time, pilot [privacy data omitted] of N314JG, Grumman tiger aircraft attempted to land on runway 31 at Cypress… - [Accident 20200121004299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200121004299A), Jan 21, 2020: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N424WB), Tallahassee, FL, Substantial damage. During cruise from enterprise, al enroute to wauchula, FL, at approximately 10,500 feet in altitude, 20 miles ssw of Tallahassee municipal airport in… - [Accident 20191122021599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191122021599A), Nov 22, 2019: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N310PD), Jackpot, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft departed runway 15, aircraft debris was located approximately one-half mile east of the departure end of Jackpot airport (K06U) runway 15.… - [Incident 20190324001949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190324001949I), Mar 24, 2019: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74219), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Landing at kcrg on runway 23, wind 130 at 12K gusting to 20 k. runway 14-32 closed by NOTAM unti 06/2019. On landing aircraft balloned at touchdown and struck… - [Accident 20181012019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019749A), Oct 12, 2018: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N81383), Refugio, TX, Substantial damage. October 12, 2018 at 0900 CDT, aircraft bearing registration number N81383, impacted terrain short of the runway at rooke field airport (krfg) in Refugio, TX.… - [Incident 20180816014289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180816014289I), Aug 16, 2018: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N81303), Houma, LA, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was flying at 2,500 ft MSL enroute to kgao, galliano, LA airport. Approximately 5 miles east of khum, Houma la airport, he experienced a… - [Accident 20180723017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180723017709A), Jul 23, 2018: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74420), Brazoria, TX, Substantial damage. During an instrument training flight aircraft started to shake violently. Pilot pulled the throttle out to idle and noticed a missing propeller blade. Aircraft… - [Incident 20170730015529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170730015529I), Jul 30, 2017: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28530), Ky Dam Village, KY, Minor damage. Pilot stated the aircraft would not start, so he got out and had his wife hold the brakes while he held the battery cable. When the aircraft started the plane… - [Incident 20170612008279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170612008279I), Jun 12, 2017: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74262), Naples, FL, No damage. Aircraft 1975 Grumman American, model AA-5B, registration number N74262. The aircraft depurated key west airport (eyw) en-route to orlando, Florida when the… - [Incident 20170608008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170608008129I), Jun 8, 2017: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N81158), Naples, FL, No damage. Aircraft N81158 departed from Naples airport (kapf). After departure aircraft started experiencing engine RPM fluctuations. Pilot in command contacted Naples… - [Accident 20170401003552A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170401003552A), Apr 1, 2017: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N425AE), Edgewater, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Eye witness reported observing five small aircraft flying in a formation very close to each other when two of the aircraft collided in mid-air and fell to the… - [Incident 20161221019369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161221019369I), Dec 21, 2016: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N505), Perry, GA, No damage. On December 21, 2016 the [privacy data omitted]pilot of N505 was the sole occupant on a routine VFR flight from pine mountain, GA. (Kpim) to Perry, GA. (Kpxe).… - [Incident 20160630011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160630011049I), Jun 30, 2016: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28683), Santa Barbara, CA, Minor damage. While practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 15R at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (ksba), Santa Barbara, CA, with "left closed traffic," pilot began… - [Incident 20160618007269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160618007269I), Jun 18, 2016: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N45333), Key West, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft started departure roll, got airborne then banked right, slight loss of control, made contact with the ground, ran off runway and came to a stop.… - [Incident 20160406002469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160406002469I), Apr 6, 2016: Grumman AA5 (N80CH), Covington, TN, Substantial damage. 4/6/2016: 1810 Received notification a Grumman tiger N80CH made an emergency landing in an open field just east of Covington, TN.(M04) where the flight… - [Accident 20151130018889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151130018889A), Nov 30, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28295), King Queen Coun, VA, Destroyed. Airman flew approach runway 10 kfyj and touched down mid field and executed a go around. Attempted to keep field in sight. Executed left turn circle to land,… - [Incident 20150705011519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150705011519I), Jul 5, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N4534L), Hartford Braina, CT, Minor damage. Pilot had just purchased aircraft in Tennessee and while on flight to home base in Connecticut on initial landing pilot had prop strike and landed long leaving… - [Accident 20150604007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150604007639A), Jun 4, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74304), Springhill, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot was on after landing rollout and advanced full throttle to execute a touch-and-go. As he reached to raise the flaps, he felt a bump and thought it might… - [Incident 20150528007729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150528007729I), May 28, 2015: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28314), Springfield, KY, No damage. Pilot was on special flight permit due to aircraft out of annual. In cruise at 5,500', 1.5 hours into the flight, the pilot heard loud popping noise from the… - [Incident 20141006018839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141006018839I), Oct 6, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N854PD), Miami, FL, No damage. On 10/6/2014 N854PD departed (tmb) airport and reported loss of power during flight. Aircraft returned to (tmb) and landed on runway (9L) without any issues or… - [Accident 20140615009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140615009429A), Jun 15, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28718), Florence, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The pilot in command of N28718 entered instrument meteriological conditions in his Grumman American AA-5B airplane. He subsequently lost control of the… - [Accident 20140121000659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140121000659A), Jan 21, 2014: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28578), Willow Park, TX, Substantial damage. On January 21, 2014, at approximately 1520 central daylight time, a Grumman AA-5B tiger, N25878, departed bourland field in cresson Texas and proceeded north… - [Incident 20131201023409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131201023409I), Dec 1, 2013: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28848), Alexander City, AL, Minor damage. Pilot stated he was departing (alx) on runway 18 for (tys) when at approximately 200FT AGL, 2/3 of distance down runway, the aircrafts engine began to run… - [Accident 20131103020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131103020289A), Nov 3, 2013: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N1550R), Avalon, CA, Substantial damage. A/c was approaching kavx runway 22 for landing. Few clouds noted off runway 22 approach at approximately 1400 ft. pilot elected to fly above cloud layer which… - [Incident 20130628010679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130628010679I), Jun 28, 2013: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28483), Picket, WI, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to takeoff on a 2200FT grass strip. The first 1000FEET of the grass runway was soft and wet due to recent heavy rainfall. The pilot attempted a… - [Incident 20130201001509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130201001509I), Feb 1, 2013: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N81360), Augusta, KS, Minor damage. Aircraft departed 3AU heading south to rvs and climbed to 3000 ft when the engine began running rough and stopped. The pilot performed a 180° turn back to 3AU,… - [Incident 20121116025549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121116025549I), Nov 16, 2012: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N74619), Bedford, IN, Minor damage. On 11/16/2012, the pilot departed kbmg (bloomington monroe county airport) for a local VFR flight and landed at kdcy (daviess county airport) for fuel. After… - [Accident 20111210027719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111210027719A), Dec 10, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28870), Death Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Weather at the time of the accident was good VFR; weather not a factor. Pilot stated that he first overflew the airport to check the windsock and that no wind… - [Incident 20111030026429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111030026429I), Oct 30, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28618), Santa Paula, CA, No damage. After departure from szp, the pilot encountered a flight control malfunction when the right aileron disconnected from the control system (the left aileron was… - [Incident 20110720020699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110720020699I), Jul 20, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28583), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft during stop and go night landings at apf. On 2nd takeoff, aircraft veered to the left at approx 60 KTS, departed the runway into… - [Incident 20110619013629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110619013629I), Jun 19, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N1529R), Louisa, KY, No damage. Pilot reported a rough running engine and made an emergrncy landing on hiway 23. No damage to aircraft no injuries. Mechanic found during investigation a… - [Incident 20110417007179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110417007179I), Apr 17, 2011: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28HG), Clewiston, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was performing a landing to an airport grass runway that he was not familiar with. The aircraft touched down somewhere on the grass runway. The aircraft… - [Accident 20101127055329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101127055329A), Nov 27, 2010: Grumman Ame AA-5B (N4541L), Royse City, TX, Substantial damage. Thepic departed foo enroute to F-46 on 11/27/2010 at about 15:30. At about 15:50 the engine sputtered. The engine switched from RH to LH tank and turned on the… - [Accident 20101126053359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101126053359A), Nov 26, 2010: Grumman Ame AA-5B (N74400), Coalinga, CA, Substantial damage. On 11-26-2010 N74400 was intending to depart from harris ranch airport (3O8) prior to takeoff the pilot overheard an aircraft inbound for landing and decided… All 355: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (60, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000505), Jul 18, 2024: COUNTERWEIGHT. WORN. DURING INSTRUMENT TRAINING, EXPERIENCED INCREASED INPUT NEEDS TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. CFII TOOK POSITIVE EXCHANGE OF CONTROLS AND NOTICED SIMIL - [SDR 2023FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000334), Jun 22, 2023: AUTOPILOT SYS. LOCKED. I WAS DEMONSTRATING A STALL AT 4500 FEET. AFTER THE BUFFET IN A WELL DEVELOPED STALL I LOWERED THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT, APPLIED POWER AND RAISED THE NOSE TO LE - [SDR 2021FA0000016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000016), Jan 22, 2021: COVER. DENTED. ENGINE WAS HAVING INTERMITTENT RPM LOSS & POWER LOSS WITH NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY. ON THE GROUND DURING MAGNETO CHECK IT WOULD SOMETIMES BE NORMAL AND SOMETIME - [SDR 2019FA0000322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000322), Sep 22, 2019: CYLINDER. BROKEN. FRONT PILOT SIDE CYLINDER (#2?) BROKE APART IN FLIGHT. I'M NOT SURE WHICH CYLINDER SERIAL NUMBER BROKE, BUT IT IS ONE OF: 28520-16, 28279-14, 28387-30, 28415-23 - [SDR 2017FA0000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000001), Dec 21, 2016: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. THE ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL 1979. IT SUFFERED A PROPELLER STRIKE/SUDDEN STOPPAGE EVENT IN JANUARY 1996. THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BENT BEYOND LIMITS. THE CRANKSHAFT AND CA - [SDR 2011FA0000671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000671), Aug 7, 2011: ALTERNATOR. LOOSE. ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS WORKED LOOSE, SAFETY WIRE BROKEN. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT 152 HRS SINCE O/H. THE ORIGINAL MFG HISTORICALLY LAST MUCH LONGER. ADVISE SELF L - [SDR CA090106007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090106007), Jan 6, 2009: WIRE. BURNED. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FLASHING BEACON WAS FOUND TO BE NOT WORKING. UPON TRACING THE WIRING A BURNED WIRE WAS DISCOVERED AT JUNCTION JP-1-2 BELOW INSTRU - [SDR 2008FA0000638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000638), Sep 2, 2008: ANGLE. CRACKED. MAINT NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHEN APPLYING UP AND DOWN PRESSURE TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIPS. FOUND DELAMINATION, CRACKS, AND WRINKLES - [SDR 2008FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000637), Sep 2, 2008: ANGLE. CRACKED. MAINT NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHEN APPLYING UP AND DOWN PRESSURE TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIPS. FOUND DELAMINATION, CRACKS AND WRINKLES - [SDR 2007FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000059), Jan 10, 2007: ATTACH ANGLE. CRACKED. 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 - [SDR 2006FA0001134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001134), Nov 20, 2006: FLOAT. DAMAGED. ENGINE IDLE AND LOW POWER PERFORMANCE WAS ERRATIC. UPON ENGINE SHUTDOWN FUEL WAS NOTED DRIPPING FROM CARB/INDUCTION AIRBOX. CARB WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. - [SDR 2005FA0001552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001552), Sep 30, 2005: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. CONNECTING ROD TO CRANKSHAFT BEARING FAILED RESULTING IN ROD DISCONNECTING FROM CRANKSHAFT AND SUBSEQUENT CASE PENETRATION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. - [SDR 2004FA0000713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000713), Sep 16, 2004: CARBURETOR. BINDS. ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, REDUCED POWER AND LOWERED THE FLAPS. TRIED TO ADD POWER, THE THROTTLE BOUND. REMOVED THE THROTTLE CABLE AND IT'S MOVEMENT WAS - [SDR GILALEX404A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GILALEX404A), Apr 9, 2004: SUPPORT ANGLE. BUCKLED. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED IAW SAIB CE-04-34. BUCKLING WAS FOUND ON BOTH OF THE SUPPORT ANGLES JUST BELOW THE HORIZONTAL STAB. MOUNTING BOLTS. SMALL CRACKS FOUND AT - [SDR GILALEX404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GILALEX404), Apr 9, 2004: SUPPORT ANGLE. BUCKLED. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED IAW CE-04-34. BUCKLING WAS FOUND ON BOTH OF THE SUPPORT ANGLES (1 AND 2) JUST BELOW THE HORIZONTAL STAB. MOUNTING BOLTS. SMALL CRACKS FOU - [SDR 2004FA0000422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000422), Mar 1, 2004: MOUNT. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSP, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE LOWER HORIZONTAL CROSSPIECE OF THE ENGINE MOUNT. THE CRACK IS APPROX .5000 INCH AWAY FROM THE PILOT SIDE END OF THI - [SDR 2004FA0000076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000076), Jan 14, 2004: STIFFENER. CRACKED. CRACKS IN TWO STIFFENERS AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR, ONE RT SIDE OF FUSELAGE ABOVE THE SPAR. THE OTHER IN HORIZONTAL STIFFENER LOWER LEFT SIDE. FOUND WHILE I - [SDR YHLR200200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YHLR200200001), Oct 10, 2002: CONNECTOR. ARCED. AIRCRAFT OWNER STATED THAT UNIT QUIT WORKING IN FLIGHT. REMOVED GPSCOMM FROM TRAY AND FOUND THAT PINS 21 & 25 HAD ARCED. FOUND THAT GPSCOMM WAS NOT SEATED PROPE - [SDR CA010118012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010118012), Dec 1, 2000: STOP. BENT. (CAN) LEFT AND RIGHT AILERON STOPS FOUND SEVERELY BENT. POSSIBLE WING DAMAGE. - [SDR 20000811SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000811SH013), Jul 24, 2000: EXHAUST VALVE. CRACKED. EXHAUST VALVE BROKE ON NR 1 CYLINDER. HALF OF VALVE HEAD CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO NR 1 CYLINDER AND THEN BROKE INTO 3 PIECES. TWO PIECES LODGED IN THE MUFFLER - [SDR 20000517SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000517SH024), Mar 20, 2000: FLOAT. DAMAGED. ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN UNLESS MIXTURE WAS LEANED ALMOST TO IDLE CUT-OFF, IT WAS VERY RICH AND WOULD NOT RUN ABOVE 1,500 RPM. FOUND PLASTIC FLOAT FILLED 100 II AVG - [SDR 20000515SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH020), Mar 20, 2000: FLOAT. DAMAGED. ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN UNLESS MIXTURE WAS LEANED ALMOST TO IDLE CUT OFF. IT WAS VERY RICH AND WOULD NOT RUN ABOVE 1,500 RPM. FOUND PLASTIC FLOAT TO BE FILLED WITH - [SDR 99ZZZX3607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3607), Aug 25, 1999: VALVE. FAILED. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE. VALVE BROKE IN-FLIGHT AND ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. REPLACED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, PISTON AND RINGS. ENGINE - [SDR 99ZZZX3073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3073), Aug 5, 1999: BRUSH. WORN. ALTERNATOR FAILED TO CHARGE 672 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALTHOUGH BOTH BRUSHES HAD BEEN REPLACED DURING OVERHAUL, ONE BRUSH WAS FULLY WORN - [SDR 99ZZZX2662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2662), Jul 5, 1999: SEAT BELT. WRONG PART. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND GRUMMAN AA5 SERIES AIRCRAFT THIS MECHANIC HAS FOUND IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS WITH THE SEAT BELTS, EFFECTED BY AD 79-16-02, STILL - [SDR 99ZZZX2261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2261), May 16, 1999: STRUT. BROKEN. NOSE WHEEL, FORK, AND FAIRING DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. NOSE STRUT FAILED ON LANDING. NO PARTS RECOVERED. NOSE STRUT STUD, WHICH RETAINS NOSE FORK, FAILE - [SDR 99ZZZX1030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1030), Jan 29, 1999: SKIN. DELAMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS BEING ANNUALED AND AD 79-22-04 PARA (A)(2) WAS BEING PERFORMED. FOUND THE UPPER SKIN DELAMINATED FROM THE LEADING EDGE AFT FROM 1 INCH TO 4 INCHES - [SDR 98ZZZX4040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4040), Oct 7, 1998: LINE. CORRODED. THE ALUMINUM LINE WAS A BRAKE LINE FOR THE RT BRAKE. IT IS LOCATED BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SIDE PANEL IN A VERY HARD TO SEE AREA. IT WAS FOUND CORRODED AND - [SDR 98ZZZX4003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4003), Oct 7, 1998: LINE. CORRODED. THE ALUMINUMN LINE REFERENCED ABOVE WAS AN OIL PRESSURE LINE FOR THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. IT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN A VERY HARD TO SEE AREA. I - [SDR 98ZZZX3945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3945), Oct 7, 1998: LINE. CORRODED. THE LINE IS LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SIDE PANEL IN A VERY HARD TO SEE AREA. IT WAS FOUND CORRODED AND DEEPLY PITTED AND LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID D - [SDR 98ZZZX3556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3556), Aug 24, 1998: BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING LANDING APPROACH, BACK OF PILOT'S SEAT BROKE LOOSE. LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. SEAT BACK BRACKET ON RIGHT SIDE OF PILOT'S SEAT (P/N 5102328-26) H - [SDR 98ZZZX3035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3035), Jun 18, 1998: HOSE. COLLAPSED. IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT NOTED LOST OIL PRESSURE. HE CONTACTED ATC WHO DIRECTED HIM TO NEAREST AIRPORT. THE ENGINE KEPT DETERIORAT - [SDR 98ZZZX2114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2114), May 22, 1998: BRACKET. FAILED. SUBJECT BRACKETS ATTACH PILOT'S SEAT BACK TO SEAT PAN. THESE BRACKETS ARE ALUMINUM AND WHEN BACK SEAT PASSENGER PULLS PILOT'S SEAT AFT (TO ASSIST GETTING OUT), - [SDR AU980411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980411), Mar 26, 1998: DIODE. FAILED. (AUS) DURING CRUISE, THE 'OVER-VOLTAGE' PROTECTION ZENER DIODE FAILED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS EQUIPMENT. - [SDR 97ZZZX3325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3325), Jun 26, 1997: BRACKET. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATOR BRACKET HAD CRACKS THAT WENT THROUGH THE THICKNESS OF THE BRACKET. SUSPECT CAUSE COULD BE HOW PROCESS OF BRACKET IS MADE OR THE TYPE - [SDR 97ZZZX3323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3323), Jun 26, 1997: BRACKET. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS AT AFT HOLE IN WHICH THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET MOUNTS TO ENGINE AND WHERE THE THROUGH-BOLT HOLDS ALTERNATOR TO ENGINE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS C - [SDR 97ZZZX3089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3089), Jun 3, 1997: THROTLE BODY. STUCK OPEN. THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. GAINED ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT ENGINE THROTTLE BODY BY REMOVING RT AND LT TOP ENGINE COWLINGS AND LOWER ENGINE COWL. RAN THROTTLE THROUGH AND SA - [SDR 97ZZZX2854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2854), Apr 12, 1997: VALVE. FAILED. VALVE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED DURING TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 2,450 RPM. (AIRPORT AT 5,100 FEET). OAT 20 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. - [SDR 97ZZZX1318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1318), Mar 4, 1997: FUEL LINE. BROKEN. REPORTED FUEL IN COCKPIT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED BROKEN FUEL LINE. - [SDR 96ZZZX6141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6141), Dec 12, 1996: RETAIN SCREW. LOOSE. PILOT REPORTED ENIGNE HAD STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND EGT AT PEAK WITH MIXTURE FULL RICH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE END PLAY OF APPROX .0625 IN - [SDR 96ZZZX6018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6018), Nov 15, 1996: NUTPLATE. CRACKED. DURING REPAIR OF HORIZ STAB, FOUND STRUCTURAL NUTPLATES CRACKED THROUGH THREADS. NUTPLATES ARE USED TO ATTACH ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKETS AND FORWARD STAB SPAR TO F - [SDR 96ZZZX5632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5632), Oct 4, 1996: BRACKET. BROKEN. FLAP ACTUATOR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT MOUNT AFT ATTACH POINT TAB FOUND BROKEN OFF AND HAD BEEN FOR SOME TIME. FLAPS HAD EXCESSIVE UP AND DOWN FREE TRAVEL. SUSPECT - [SDR 96ZZZX5631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5631), Oct 4, 1996: AILERON. RIVETS LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH AILERONS TO HAVE CONTROL LOOSENESS INTERNALLY. REMOVED AILERON ASSYS AND FOUND BOTH TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS AT TORQUE TUBE TO - [SDR 96ZZZX5630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5630), Oct 4, 1996: AILERON. RIVETS LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BOTH AILERONS TO HAVE CONTROL LOOSENESS INTERNALLY. REMOVED AILERON ASSYS AND FOUND BOTH TO HAVE LOOSE RIVETS AT TORQUE TUBE TO - [SDR 96ZZZX5016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5016), Sep 1, 1996: MOUNT. CRACKED. ENGINE MOUNT WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED ON THE CROSS-OVER SUPPORT BRACE JUST INBOARD OF THE WELD JOINT. NO SIGNIFICANT INBOARD CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED. IT APPEARS - [SDR 96ZZZX4237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4237), Jul 24, 1996: BRACKET. FAILED. DURING GROUND RUN-UP, THE SEAT BRACKETS FAILED ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY ALLOWING THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK TO FALL INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE BENDI - [SDR 96ZZZX4236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4236), Jul 24, 1996: BRACKET. FAILED. DURING GROUND RUN-UP, THE SEAT BRACKETS FAILED ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY ALLOWING THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK TO FALL INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE BENDI - [SDR 96ZZZX3388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3388), Jun 12, 1996: SUPPORT ASSY. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION ON GRUMMAN TIGER AA5B, FOUND LEFT AILERON OUTBOARD BEARING SUPPORT ASSY CRACKED APPROXIMATELY .25 INCH INBOARD OF LOWER BOLT HOLE. - [SDR 96ZZZX3321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3321), May 3, 1996: FITTING. FAILED. OIL PRESSURE FITTING AT ENGINE TO GAUGE HAD BRASS FITTING AND THEN 90 DEGREE RESTRICTIVE FITTING. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN TOO CLOSE TO MOUNT. BRASS FITTING BROKE F - [SDR 96ZZZX2184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2184), Apr 4, 1996: VALVE. CRIMP NUT LOOSE. LYCOMING SB 518C APPLIES, NUT LOOSE ON END OF VERNATHERM. PROBABLY DUE TO VIBRATION. REPLACED DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW PART NOT CALLED OUT IN THE SERVICE BULLE All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (205, 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 SA2620NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2620NM): Modify engine baggles and relocate oil cooler to above and behind the left hand rear cylinder on Lycoming O-360-A4K engine with Sensenich76EM8S10-0-63 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 SA02251LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02251LA): Installation of fiberglass cowling and improved engine baffles. Kevin Lancaster - [STC SA02533LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02533LA): Installation of improved carburetor air inlet and filter housing. Kevin Lancaster - [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 SA3326NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3326NM): Install Sensenich Propeller model76EM8S10-0 (60-inch to 63-inch pitch, inclusive) and Gulfstream Aerospace spinner assembly, Kit P/N SK143-2. Air Mods NW - [STC SA3344NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3344NM): Relocation of oil cooler. 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 205: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/stcs.md ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (513, 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 - [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 - [A78360](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135293855020240910133055.0001): Pump, Fluid. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Piper 481-666 · Aug 26, 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 - [A099001-185](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID534669393120210617194234.0001): Shroud Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 099005-185 · May 13, 2021 - [A099001-184](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID380375977820210617194234.0001): Riser Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 099001-184 · May 13, 2021 - [A099001-042](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID344751428420210617194233.0001): Muffler, Heater, Exhaust Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 099001-042 · May 13, 2021 - [A099001-073](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID343062907720210617194235.0001): Heater, Muffler, Exhaust Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 5504002-501 · May 13, 2021 - [A099001-191](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199420614620210617194233.0001): Muffler Sub-Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 099005-191 · 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 - [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 All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b/pma.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Gulfstream American AA-5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-aa-5b): 216 registered aircraft, registry code 3970106 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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