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Grumman American Avn. G-164A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3960202

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Model
G-164A
Registry code
3960202
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A16
Holder
Allied Ag Cat Productions Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 4

1974Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1962In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 3

N34TFAlbertson James M · Slocomb, ALS/N 1724N6715QMid Continent Aircraft Corp · Hayti, MOS/N 1709N8761HLejeune Aerial Applications LLC · Basile, LABuilt 1976 · S/N 1516
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NTSB investigations · 7

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA15CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. G 164A · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJA partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons.Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FA226Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MNThe plt had been spray a field in north & south directions, then elected to make a swath run from east to west toward the sun. This pass was made late in the day. While on the swath run, the acft collided with an unmarked wire, then veered & crashed in a…Jun 8, 1985 · N6761Q · DestroyedNTSB ATL81DKQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Holly Bluff, MSJun 4, 1981 · N6715Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW80DPG40Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Cash, ARJul 2, 1980 · N6761Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FRA08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · East Bernard, TXAug 15, 1975 · N7805 · DestroyedNTSB FTW73FRG93Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164A · Laferia, TXJun 28, 1973 · N7805 · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20150828015189AGrumman American Avn. G-164A · Welsh, LADuring landing, pilot stated when the tailwheel touched down, the aircraft started to turn to the left. He applied right brake and right rudder. The tail section began to rise causing the prop to contact the runway pavement. The aircraft continued skid on the…Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damageAccident 20070929830599AScwzer G164A · Pittsgrove, NJ(-23) On Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 4:55 pm eastern daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N8761H, ser# 1516, was substantially damaged after an emergency landing in a field at Pittsgrove new jersey. The aircraft was operated by the [privacy data omitted].…Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damageAccident 19850607023309AScwzer G164A · Red Lake Falls, MNMade a swath run into sun and struck a powerline. Struck trees and burned.Jun 7, 1985 · N6761Q · DestroyedAccident 19810604034989AGrumav G164A · Holly Bluff, MSToo low and slow on climb-out with full ag load. Hot day. Stalled, crashed into a river.Jun 4, 1981 · N6715Q · Substantial damageAccident 19800702022839AGulstm G164A · Cash, ARReported left brake failed on landing. Applied right brake and ground-looped to avoid equipment. Nosed over.Jul 2, 1980 · N6761Q · Substantial damageIncident 19790422024629IGulstm G164A · Miles City, MTPilot parked tail into the wind, waiting to reload. Airplane blown over by a gust of wind.Apr 22, 1979 · N9538 · Minor damageAccident 19750815023789AGulstm G164A · East Bernard, TXHit phone wires.Aug 15, 1975 · N7805 · DestroyedAccident 19730628019069AGulstm G164A · Laferia, TXNo witness to accident. Acft found partially submerged in irrigation ditch.Jun 28, 1973 · N7805 · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 33

SDR 2017FA0000196Tire · failedTIRE BLEW DURING TAKEOFF CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO VEER TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT HIT A DITCH, AND LEFT WING STRUCK BURM RUPTURING FUEL TANK. AIRCAFT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED.May 8, 2017 · N171B · Scwzer G164A · TireSDR 2012FA0000373Handle · brokenACFT ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURAL OPS. AFTER A PASS ON A FIELD, PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE HOPPER DOOR WITH DRY RELEASE HANDLE. HANDLE BROKE AT ONE HINGE PIVOT POINT RENDERING HANDLE INPUT INOPERATIVE. DUST CONTINUED TO EXIT HOPPER AND PILOT DID NOT WANT TO DISCHAMay 27, 2012 · N8380 · Scwzer G164A · Agricultural Spray SystemSDR MWR2008F00000Cylinder · crackedMADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF ENG PWR. LANDED IN A FIELD APPROX .7500 MILE FROM APPROACH END OF AIRPORT. POST INCIDENT INSP REVEALED THAT NR 8 ENG CYLINDER HAD FAILED. CYLINDER CRACKED AT UPPER OIL DRAIN FITTING ON EXHAUST ROCKER HSMay 13, 2008 · N48399 · Scwzer G164A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 137

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

STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesWhelen Aerospace Technologies
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PMA parts · 284

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-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026066-108Brake LiningGame Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A16')
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A150 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952801Grumman G-164A63 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952704Schweizer G164A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 8059053
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