- Manufacturer (registry)
- GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. · GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP
- Model
- G-164B
- Registry codes
- 3960203, 3960204
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 105 mph
- 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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.
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Aircraft by year built · 11
| 1947 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 |
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Airframe · Grumman American Avn. G-164B
AD 2023-08-07Propeller Controlling SystemAD 2011-05-07StabilizersAD 2007-17-02Fuel shut-off valve controlQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
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WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204'))
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WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204'))
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Registered aircraft · 6
N3629KScott Flying Service Inc · Bono, ARN5070WEckles William Phillip · Holdenville, OKN6710QWinemiller Steve DBA · Swifton, ARN7015NZumwalt Aviation LLC · Sheldon, ILN7016YAg Aviation Service Inc · Elkhorn, WIN7500UAlbright Frank E · Elba, AL
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
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NTSB investigations · 12
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN25LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. G-164B · Fowler, INOn August 15, 2025, about 1910 eastern daylight time, a Grumman American Avn. Corp. G-164-B airplane, N7015N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fowler, Indiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under Title…NTSB CEN22FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, ARThe pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…NTSB DFW05CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman 164-B · Fontaine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during a downwind takeoff with a full load of fertilizer. Factor contributing to the accident were the prevailing tailwind and the high density altitude.NTSB CHI99LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American G-164B · Goodland, KSthe fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops.NTSB CHI97LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Burlington, WIthe deer which contacted the airplane.NTSB SEA94LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Princeton, IDInadvertent retarding of throttle by pilot. Factors include trees.NTSB MKC88LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164-B · Gould, ARThe pilot said that while returning from an aerial application operation, he lost directional control during the ldg. He veered off the concrete runway, into the soft, tall grass border, and nosed over.NTSB MKC88LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Hazen, ARWhile performing an aerial application operation at dawn, the plt struck a levee. He attributed the acdt to low light intensity, a dirty windscreen and encountering his own wake turbulence. The main gear was sheared off, then the aircraft nosed down, slid for…NTSB MKC87LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Hazen, ARThe PIC was returning to base of operations after completing an aerial application operation. Enroute, PIC experienced an engine failure and made a forced ldg in a farm field. After touchdown, acft nosed over and was substantially damaged. Subsequent…NTSB SEA86LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A-450 · Orovado, NVPower lines were inadvertently struck in flight while maneuvering during aerial application. After striking the power lines the aircraft descended to the ground where a fire erupted and the aircraft was then destroyed by fire.NTSB ATL85LKG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer AG CAT · Samson, ALThe acft was damaged in a forced lndg after a pwr loss during a swath run. During the ldg a pwr line was struck and the acft was pulled sideways which caused a groundloop and resulted in damages. Lyon flying services of welsh la dismantled the eng & found no…NTSB CHI80DER62Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · E.Grand Forks, MN
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250815010979AGrumman American Avn. G-164B · Goodland, INOn 08/15/2025 at approximately 17:00 local time, a single engine turbo-propeller Grumman G-164B, suffered a loss of engine power while performing aerial spraying operations. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a mature soybean field. The aircraft…Accident 20220528006269AGrumman American Avn. G-164B · Whiskerville, AROn may 28, 2022, at approximately 1340 CST, a 1977 Grumman American aviation; model: G-164B serial number: 178B; registered as N178LB, was destroyed when it crashed near Whiskerville, Arkansas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as…Incident 20110809021089IGrumman American Avn. G-164B · Granville, IAWhile conducting aerial application, the airman was completing a trim pass on the field. He encountered what he described as a small set of electrical transmission wires that he was unable to avoid. The aircraft struck and cut the wires. The airman terminated…Accident 20050524008839AScwzer G164B · Fontaine, AR(-23) On may 24, 2005, at 1300 CDT, after takeoff, a Grumman "ag cat" G-164B, N3629K, struck a tree and 4 small power lines approximately 0.85 miles southwest of the departure runway. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured and the aircraft…Accident 19990611006939AScwzer G164B · Goodland, KSAcft rocker-arm pin broke, and the engine quit, the acft landed on a road, but the left wing caught in some wheat and spun the acft around, other circumstances are unknown. (.19)on June 11, 1999, at 1630 cnetral daylight time (CDT), a Grumman American G-164B,…Accident 19970816022689AScwzer G164B · Burlington, WICollied with terrain and nosed over during takeoff from ag strip. (.4)a deer ran out of a corn field which bordered the runway at a private airstrip as the airplane was rotated for takeoff. The deer contacted the left main landing gear. The airplane then…Accident 19970627046059AN7015N · Manito, IL(-23) After departure on runway 22, the aircraft experienced a power loss. The aircraft struck a power line, contacted the ground and then bounced back into the air. Power was restored and the airman returned to the airport and landed uneventfully.Accident 19940521036099AScwzer G164B · Princeton, IDOn spray pullup while reaching for flow shut off sleeve caught closed throttle. Impacted trees.Accident 19880727031879AScwzer G164B · Gould, ARVeered off runway on takeoff and nosed over in tall grass.Accident 19880607019159AScwzer G164B · Hazen, ARSheared off the landing gear on impact with a levee during spray run. Hit ground and nosed over. Early dawn light.Accident 19870619021069AScwzer G164B · Hazen, ARThe agricultural spray aircraft force landed in an open field after engine power loss. Number 1 cylinder failed.Accident 19860912045129AScwzer G164B · Orovado, NVThe aircraft struck powerlines while maneuvering for aerial spraying operations. Aircraft impacted in alfalfa fieldAccident 19850726034299AScwzer G164B · Samson, ALDuring swath run engine ran rough and quit. Struck powerline during landing. Mechanical malfunction undetermined.Accident 19800801033089AGulstm G164B · East Grand Fork, MNThe aircraft hit wires while conducting agricultural spraying operations.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
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Service difficulty reports · 30
SDR 2021FA0000168Landing Gear · detachedAG CAT WAS MAKING ITS 8TH LANDING OF THE DAY WHEN SOON AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND REALIZED HIS LEFT LANDING GEAR STRUT HAD BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE PLANE'S LEFT WING TO STRIKE THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER OFF THE DIRT STRIP. PILOSDR KGRGSW0320160573Line · crackedRIGHT MLG HYDRAULIC FLUID LINE CRACKED AT B-NUT SLEEVE FOR ENGINE THROUGH FITTING. RT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PN A2526-4.SDR 2015FA0000345Indicator · false indicationFUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING MORE FUEL THEN WAS IN THE FUEL TANK.
See all 30 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'G164B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'G164B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 126
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 lightsSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies
See all 126 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3960203', '3960204')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 263
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.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
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WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A16')
AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap)', 'G-164B'])) > 0
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WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A16')
AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap)', 'G-164B'])) > 0
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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-164B157 registered aircraftSchweizer G-164B56 registered aircraftGulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B33 registered aircraftAg-Cat G-164B5 registered aircraftGrumman G-164B2 registered aircraft
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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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WHERE m.match_key = 'G164B' AND m.code NOT IN ('3960203', '3960204')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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