# Grumman G-1159

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3953505
- Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN
- Model: G-1159
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 22
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 438 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A12EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-1159

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 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2016-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-06): Flight Controls · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Oct 14, 2016
- [AD 2016-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-11): Landing Gear · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 4 more. Effective Sep 23, 2016
- [AD 2012-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-06): Wings, Fuselage · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A and G-1159B. Effective May 29, 2012
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2006-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-18-08): Nosewheel tires · Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, Aviation Tires and 7 more. Effective Oct 11, 2006
- [AD 2004-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-03): Left and right aileron · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Nov 2, 2004
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-18-05): Flight Eagle Tires · Boeing 720 Series, 720B Series, 111 and 6 more. Effective Sep 24, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-13): Door Control Valves of the Landing Gear · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 2 more. Effective May 10, 2001
- [AD 99-23-22 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-22-R2): Transponders · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 74 more. Effective Apr 20, 2000
- [AD 97-05-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-03-R1): Global Positioning Systems · BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100A, BAe 146-200A, Jetstream Model 4101 and 27 more. Effective Apr 20, 1999
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995
- [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994
- [AD 94-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-03): Water Heaters and Coffee Makers · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 130 more. Effective Aug 1, 1994
- [AD 94-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-04): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R and 136 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994
- [AD 93-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-25-04): Aviation Partners Winglets · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 with STC SA5964NM. Effective Jan 3, 1994
- [AD 93-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-23-01): Water Heaters and Coffee Makers · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 126 more. Effective Dec 7, 1993
- [AD 93-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-04): Engine Fire Extinguisher System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Jul 1, 1993
- [AD 93-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-01-18): Buttock Line Structural Degradation · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A and G-1159B. Effective Mar 10, 1993
- [AD 91-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-10-05): Oxygen Mask Presentation Units · Bombardier CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) and 14 more. Effective Jun 3, 1991
- [AD 90-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-13-02): Wing Attach Fitting · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Jul 31, 1990
- [AD 90-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-05): Takeoff Warning System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Feb 13, 1990
- [AD 82-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-11-02): Elevator and/or Trim Tab · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-1159B. Effective May 31, 1982
- [AD 81-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-02): Hydraulic System Fluid Flow · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-1159A. Effective Nov 23, 1981
- [AD 81-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-06-07): Landing Gear System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Mar 27, 1981
- [AD 80-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-05-02): Safety Belt Assemblies · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 17 more. Effective Feb 27, 1980
- [AD 79-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-06-03): Electrical Shunts · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-159. Effective Apr 2, 1979
- [AD 78-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-14-06): Cabin Window Panes · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Oct 9, 1978
- [AD 77-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-01): Jumpseat · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-159. Effective Apr 21, 1978
- [AD 78-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-03-02): Main Landing Gear · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Feb 3, 1978
- [AD 76-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-18-12): Generator Terminals · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Sep 22, 1976
- [AD 75-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-07): Elevator Trim · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Mar 22, 1976
- [AD 74-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-05): Ground Spoilers · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Sep 1, 1975
- [AD 75-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-15-03): Operating Procedures · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Jul 18, 1975
- [AD 75-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-06-08): Battery Switch Ground Leads · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Mar 18, 1975
- [AD 73-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-14-07): Interior Lining Attachments · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-159. Effective Sep 30, 1974
- [AD 74-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-12-04): Automatic Flight Control System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective May 30, 1974
- [AD 74-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-11-05): Fire Extinguisher Circuits · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective May 24, 1974
- [AD 74-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-11-03): Auxiliary Power Units · Airesearch Auxiliary Power Units, F.28 Mark 0070, F.28 Mark 0100 and 13 more. Effective May 20, 1974
- [AD 73-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-14-05): Autopilot Disconnect Button · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159. Effective Jul 12, 1973
- [AD 74-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-25-03): Flight Power Shut-Off Valve · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB NM-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-02): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. Issued Nov 6, 2014
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB NM-07-39R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-07-39R1): Powerplant System:  Forward bearing fitting attach bolts. Issued Oct 10, 2008
- [SAIB NM-07-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-07-39) (historical): Forward bearing fitting attach bolts. Issued Jun 28, 2007

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N10123](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10123): [Sandy Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDY%20WINGS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1971, S/N 107
- [N104VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104VV): [Aviation Trust Company LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRUST%20COMPANY%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 53
- [N105TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105TB): [Air Force Material Command Esc/Dikl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20FORCE%20MATERIAL%20COMMAND%20ESC%2FDIKL), [Hanscom Afb, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hanscom%20Afb), built 1968, S/N 31
- [N137GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137GJ): [Solomon Mark Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLOMON%20MARK%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1968, S/N 25
- [N2000](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2000): [Global Avionics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBAL%20AVIONICS%20LLC), [Downey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Downey), S/N 56
- [N202PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202PX): [Z & L Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/Z%20%26%20L%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), S/N 17
- [N540EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540EA): [Lastra Air Cargo Express](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LASTRA%20AIR%20CARGO%20EXPRESS), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), S/N 174
- [N946NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N946NA): [National Aeronautics And Space Administration](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATIONAL%20AERONAUTICS%20AND%20SPACE%20ADMINISTRATION), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1974, S/N 146

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 DEN05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA050), Jan 20, 2005: Grumman G-1159 (N74RQ), Logan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper IFR operation by which he failed to comply to the missed approach procedure, and his improper evaluation of the weather resulting in an encounter with fog and his loss of visual…
- [NTSB FTW95RA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95RA188), May 4, 1995: Grumman G-1159 (N409MA), Quit0, Ecuador, 7 fatal
- [NTSB DCA76AZ039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA76AZ039), Sep 26, 1976: Grumman G-1159 (N500J), Hot Springs, VA, destroyed, 11 fatal
- [NTSB NYC76AN083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN083), Feb 22, 1976: Grumman G-1159 (N397F), Burlington, VT, destroyed
- [NTSB DCA74AZ022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA74AZ022), Jun 24, 1974: Grumman G-1159 (N720Q), Kline, SC, destroyed, 3 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (13)

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.

- [Incident 20151105018969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151105018969I), Nov 5, 2015: Grumman G-1159 (N30PR), Latrobe, PA, No damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft N30PR, a Grumman G-1159 landed at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (klbe) after a 2.75 hour flight from ellington airport (kefd) located in houston…
- [Incident 20050920030899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050920030899I), Sep 20, 2005: Gulstm G1159 (N1823D), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. (-23) On September 20, 2005 at 0900 CDT at midway airport in Chicago, IL. The pilot [privacy data omitted] pilot in command of N1823D was issued a clearance to…
- [Accident 20050120000669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050120000669A), Jan 20, 2005: Gulstm G1159 (N74RQ), Logan, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft slid off the left side of runway 17 on landing at (lgu) Logan airport. Substantial damage; 2 crew and 7 passengers on board. Weather was…
- [Incident 20041007029699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041007029699I), Oct 7, 2004: Gulstm G1159 (N900DH), Monterey, CA. (-23) On taxi in after landing, the right (#2) engine was shut down and a tail pipe fire occurred upon stopping at the FBO parking area.
- [Incident 19990120013729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990120013729I), Jan 20, 1999: Gulstm G1159 (N173EL), Chino, CA. (-5)The aircraft, a Gulfstream G-11, was cleared for an ILS approach to runway 26R at Chino, CA. The air traffic control tower, (ATCT) was not open at the…
- [Incident 19940920035419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940920035419I), Sep 20, 1994: Gulstm G1159 (N105TB), Portsmouth, NH, Minor damage. Two right main gear tires burst on takeoff near V1.aborted. Veered left. Nose gear left runway. Damaged prior stopping
- [Incident 19940107010169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940107010169I), Jan 7, 1994: Gulstm G1159 (N58JF), Hudson, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: prior to anticipated flight (aircraft static on ramp) the nose landing gear retracted during engine start. Investigation revealed the landing gear…
- [Incident 19910801043819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910801043819I), Aug 1, 1991: Gulstm G1159 (N1823D), Aspen, CO, Minor damage. Right wing hit plastic strobe light of parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff.
- [Incident 19891117059049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891117059049I), Nov 17, 1989: Gulstm G1159 (N911DB), Las Vegas, NV. Pilot turned up cabin heat. Had odor like fire. Passengers requested landing. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19890620037669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890620037669I), Jun 20, 1989: Gulstm G1159 (N880A), Concord, NH, Minor damage. Simulated single engine touch and go landing. Co pilot mismanaged throttles. Ran off departure end of runway.
- [Accident 19760926042659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760926042659A), Sep 26, 1976: Grumav G1159 (N500J), Hot Springs, VA, Destroyed, 8 fatal. Under investigation.
- [Accident 19760222024889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760222024889A), Feb 22, 1976: Grumav G1159 (N397F), Burlington, VT, Substantial damage. Commenced oscillating roll on final approach rt wing struck runway,then lft wing,aircrft cartwheel
- [Accident 19740624044429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740624044429A), Jun 24, 1974: Grumav G1159 (N720Q), Kline, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Unwanted extsn of gnd & flt spoilers,pbly due short in extend ckt.l gnd spoiler act failed in flt.

## Service difficulty reports (159, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR FAUA20190325101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAUA20190325101), Mar 25, 2019: AILERON. ICED. AT CRUISE ALTITUDE AILERONS WOULD NOT RESPOND, PILOT HAD TO PULL AILERON ROLL DISCONNECT FOUND THAT THE LT WOULD RESPOND AND RT STILL HAD NO RESPONSE PILOT DECL
- [SDR FAUA20190220100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAUA20190220100), Feb 19, 2019: TIRE. FAILED. TAKEOFF RUN WITH V1 WAS 124 KNOTS AND ROTATION VR 136,2 KNOTS PRIOR TO ROTATION EXPERIENCED A STRONG VIBRATION AND CONTINUED WITH TAKEOFF TO ACHIEVE A SPEED OF 
- [SDR 2017FA0000616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000616), Dec 4, 2017: CLAMP. CORRODED. WHILE WORKING IN THE TAIL COMPARTMENT, THE MECHANIC NOTICED CORROSION ON A CLAMP ON BLEED AIR LINE 1159AC-20023-1 WHERE IT CONNECTS TO BLEED AIR LINE 1159AC-200
- [SDR ESPA2016F00081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA2016F00081), Mar 2, 2016: SEAL. LEAKING. ENROUTE AT FL410 . HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SUSPECTED A DOOR SEAL LEAK. THE CABIN BEGAN TO CLIMB AT A RAPID RATE. ELECTED TO R
- [SDR QY5R201404090001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QY5R201404090001), Apr 3, 2014: FUEL LINE. BROKEN. WHILE ON GROUND WITH APU RUNNING, A MAJOR FUEL LEAK WAS SEEN COMING OUT THE REAR FUSELAGE. APU WAS SHUTDOWN AND AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BROKEN FUEL LINE AT 
- [SDR 2013FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000250), Apr 18, 2013: FLAPPER VALVE. FAILED. OVER A 4 YEAR PERIOD, THIS ACFT HAS EXPERIENCED 2 INSTANCES OF IN-FLIGHT ROLL BACK AND SHUTDOWN OF THE RT ENGINE. IN BOTH CASES ENGINE COULD BE RESTARTED AND SU
- [SDR BQVA201103210009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVA201103210009), Mar 15, 2011: STRINGER. CORRODED. SURFACE CORROSION WAS DETECTED ON THE HORIZONTAL FLANGES OF STRINGER 8 ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONNECTING ANGLES.
- [SDR BQVA2011031400008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVA2011031400008), Mar 9, 2011: SHIM. CORRODED. SURFACE CORROSION FOUND ON STRINGER 24L AND SOME CORROSION FOUND ON THE SHIM DURING THE FS 580 BULKHEAD COMSCAN INSPECTION (CMP CODE 539435). (ORIGINAL SUBMISSI
- [SDR 2010FA0000498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000498), May 20, 2010: CONTROL CABLE. WORN. DURING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION WITH THE AILERON UP, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FORWARD OUTBOARD AILERON CABLE WAS NOTED AT THE RBS 189 FAIRLEAD. THE PHENOLIC PROTECTO
- [SDR EYDAN128KGC1FOD](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EYDAN128KGC1FOD), Sep 10, 2009: COMPRESSOR. DISTORTED. ON 09/10/09 THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED EWR ENROUTE TO OPF, DURING CLIMB IN ICING CONDITIONS; AT 33,400 FT, THE NR 1 ENGINE HAD A COMPRESSOR STALL AND STARTED TO ROLL
- [SDR 2009FA0000285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000285), Apr 7, 2009: WIRE. SHORTED. DURING A SCHEDULED MX VISIT & TROUBLESHOOTING OF LT WING LOGO LIGHT DEFECT, A WIRING SHORT WAS FOUND BETWEEN THE WING/TIP TANK DISCONNECT AND THE BULKHEAD CONNE
- [SDR 2009FA0000882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000882), Mar 4, 2009: ACM. BINDING. UNIT WAS INSTALLED WITH 8.6.1 HOURS. THE TURBINE WAS BINDING AND CAUSING OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THE CABIN. UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH AN AS REMOVED UNIT AND AN OPS C
- [SDR 2009FA0000881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000881), Mar 4, 2009: ACM. BINDING. UNIT WAS INSTALLED AS AN OVERHAULED UNIT. WITH 21.1 HOURS ON THE UNIT. THE TURBINE WAS BINDING AND CAUSING OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THE CABIN. UNIT WAS REPLACED WI
- [SDR 2009FA0000880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000880), Mar 1, 2009: ACM. BINDING. ACM WAS INSTALLED AS AN OVERHAULED UNIT. OIL SERVICE AND NEW WATER SEPARATOR SOCK INSTALLED. GROUD RAN SYSTEM, DID COMPLETE OPS CHECK NO LEAKAGE. 50.6 HOURS AFT
- [SDR Y9PAN930LS82208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y9PAN930LS82208), Aug 22, 2008: TRANSPONDER. INTERMITTENT. MODE C TRANSPONDERS READ 500 FT HIGH 99 PERCENT OF THE TIME (IN CRUISE). TROUBLESHOOTING IN PROCESS, WILL AMEND FORM WHEN DETERMINATION OF CAUSE 8/22/08. RAN PI
- [SDR WWQ2008F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWQ2008F00003), Aug 2, 2008: TRANSCEIVER. SHORTED. AC WAS DISPATCHED, THE CREW CAPTAIN AND F/O DEPARTED AT 13:40 ENROUTE. AT APPROX 13:50, WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF 8000 FEET, PILOTS NOTICED THE RADAR SCREEN START T
- [SDR WWQ2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWQ2008F00000), Aug 2, 2008: DISPLAY. SHORTED. FLIGHT WW171. DEPARTED MIV TO IAD. CLIMBING OUT OF 8000 FT, CREW NOTICED THE RADAR SCREEN START TO FLICKER. IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE RADAR OFF. CREW DETECTED WHAT A
- [SDR N382008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382008F00000), Mar 17, 2008: BEARING. FAILED. AT START UP OF THE RT ENGINE, THE PILOT NOTICED A VIBRATION AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE BE
- [SDR 120107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/120107), Dec 17, 2007: ENGINE. VIBRATION. AFTER LANDING, TEMP.AROUND -12C, FREEZING FOG, CREW ELECTED TO TURN OFF ANTI-ICE AFTER LND. AIRCRAFT SAT FOR 1 HR,ENG'S STARTED. LT ENG HAD VIBRATION HUMMING, R
- [SDR ESPA100107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA100107), Oct 17, 2007: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. DURING DECENT AT 20,000 FEET THE CO-PILOTS WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED CRACK STARTING FROM THE RT SIDE BOLT PATTERN AND EXTENDING DOWN AND ACROSS. CREW DECIDED TO DIVE
- [SDR 2007FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000209), Mar 6, 2007: AUDIO CONTROL. SHORTED. UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 06 AND WAS INSTALLED IN DECEMBER 06. THE UNIT POPPED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE FIRST TRIP. THE UNIT WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR AND 
- [SDR JBGA200700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JBGA200700001), Jan 1, 2007: WINDSHIELD. SPARKS. GOING INTO AIRPORT, PILOT NOTICED SPARKS DANCING AROUND PILOTS WINDSHIELD. ON THE GROUND MAINTENANCE FOUND WINDSHIELD DELAMINATING, REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSHI
- [SDR 2006FA0001015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001015), Oct 19, 2006: TEE FITTING. CRACKED. UPON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE PILOT NOTICED SMALL AMOUNT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID SEEPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RADOME. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS CO
- [SDR N382006F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382006F00003), Jul 3, 2006: ATTACH FITTING. CORRODED. IAW MM, TO COMPLY WITH THE 24 MONTH NDT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ULTRASONIC, CORROSION WAS FOUND UNDER THE LT FWD WING ATTACHMENT FITTING AT FUSELAGE STA 345, BUT
- [SDR CA051014002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051014002), Oct 12, 2005: BLADES. DAMAGED. GII SERIAL 236 IN NR 1 POSITION HAS EXPERIENCED FOD DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN FOUND TO THE LPC5 BLADES AND HPC1 BLADES. THE REST OF THE HP COMPRESSOR HAS YET 
- [SDR N382005F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382005F00005), Oct 12, 2005: UPLOCK SWITCH. DISCONNECTED. ON TAKEOFF WITH GEAR UP, THE GEAR HANDLE LIGHT WAS ON. PRELIMINARY TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED THAT THE LT MAIN GEAR DOOR UP SWITCH WAS AT FAULT. WHEN REPLACING 
- [SDR YNT2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YNT2005F00000), Jul 19, 2005: STRINGER. CORRODED. CORROSION ON STRINGER L17, FS 336, CORROSION REMOVED AND A REPAIR STRAP INSTALLED OVER REPAIRED AREA. (SW05200510589) (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001034), Jun 11, 2005: PROXIMITY SWITCH. LOOSE. AC DEPARTED FOR 3 DAY TRIP. AC MADE A STOP TO PICK UP 1 PASSENGER, THEN TOOK OFF AND HEADED TO PICK UP ANOTHER PASSENGER. ON EXTENDING THE GEAR, LT GEAR DOWN AN
- [SDR 2005FA0000887](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000887), Jun 7, 2005: SKIN. CRACKED. REPAIRED SKIN ON RUDDER LEADING EDGE AT THE NR 2 RUDDER HINGE POINT. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000390), Mar 22, 2005: DUCT. DAMAGED. WITH APU RUNNING AND AIR SELECTED ON APU BLEED AIR OPENED HOLE IN INSULATION BY CUTTING BACK INSULATION. FOUND HOLE IN WELDED SEAM BETWEEN TO DUCTS (Y) DUCT NOM
- [SDR 2005FA0000269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000269), Sep 2, 2004: COWLING. CORRODED. DURING RT ENGINE MID-LIFE UPDATES, RT FIXED COWL WAS INSPECTED AND CORROSION WAS NOTED. FIXED COWL WAS REPAIRED.
- [SDR 2005FA0000268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000268), Sep 2, 2004: PANEL. CORRODED. DURING WIG (LT) NDT INSPECTION EXFOLIATION CORROSION NOTED ON WING UPPER PLANK AND FRONT BEAM BETWEEN RBS 284 THRU 375. REMOVED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IAW SRM. R
- [SDR 2005FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000267), Sep 2, 2004: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF NDT EDDY CURRENT INSP OF FS-793.75 BULKHEAD, CAP ANGLE WAS FOUND CRACKED. NEW CAP ANGLE WAS INSTALLED IAW DWG NR SE20000210, REV. D.
- [SDR 2005FA0000104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000104), Sep 2, 2004: COWLING. CORRODED. DURING LT ENGINE MID-LIFE UPDATES, LT FIXED COWL WAS INSPECTED AND CORROSION WAS NOTED. FIXED COWL WAS REPAIRED.
- [SDR 2005FA0000103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000103), Sep 2, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING WING (RIGHT) NOT INSPECTION, EXFOLIATION CORROSION NOTED ON WING UPPER PLANK AND FRONT BEAM BETWEEN RBS 284 THRU 375. EXFOLIATION CORROSION REMOVED IAW S
- [SDR IV42004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IV42004F00000), Aug 31, 2004: BEARING. FAILED. DURING CLIMBOUT, 2 HIGH TVI INDICATION ON NR 1 END AFT WAS OBSERVED (APPROX 2.5). AFTER POWER WAS REDUCED, TVI INDICATION REDUCED TO APPROX (.7), SOME FLUCTUATI
- [SDR ET72004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ET72004F00000), Mar 31, 2004: HEAT SHIELD. DELAMINATED. NOTED HEAT SHIELD HAS DISBONDED FROM RT FIX COWL OUTER SKIN AT APPROX FS 596.0 TO NACELLE STATION 179.0 (OIL CAN). INSPECTION OF FIX COWL INTERIOR (INNER SKIN C
- [SDR DEBAGA11591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEBAGA11591), Mar 5, 2004: RELAY. FAILED. WITH AIRCRAFT ON GROUND WITH APU RUNNING, THE ESSENTIAL AND MAIN BUSS VOLTAGES DROPPED TO 19VDC. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND THAT THE REVERSE CURRENT RELAY A70
- [SDR R6U2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R6U2004F00000), Jan 29, 2004: STRINGER. CRACKED. STRINGER 24R WAS FOUND TO HAVE A 1.5 INCH CRACK IN THE FLANGE RADIUS AT FS596.00. PROBABLE CAUSE: FATIGUE.
- [SDR 2004F00255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00255), Jan 27, 2004: ACTUATOR. FAILED. FLAP FAILED TO EXTEND. REPLACED FLAP ACTUATOR DUE TO ASSYEMETRY GEAR FAILURE. (M)
- [SDR A8O2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A8O2004F00000), Dec 14, 2003: LINE. LEAKING. FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DUMP SYSTEM AFFECTS FUEL FLOW OR LEAKAGE DURING FLIGHT. EMERGENCY ACTION TAKEN DURING FLIGHT DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. UPON ROT
- [SDR ZLW2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZLW2004F00000), Sep 23, 2003: PITOT LINE. CLOGGED. AC WAS ON TAKEOFF ROLL WHEN THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED A SUBSTANTIAL SPLIT BETWEEN AIRSPEED INDICATORS. AC WAS TAXIED BACK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. PITOT/STATIC CHECKS W
- [SDR QY52003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QY52003F00000), Aug 1, 2003: STARTER GEN. FAILED. NR 1 ENGINE FAILED TO START. ON INVESTIGATION OF PROBLEM, FOUND STARTER CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED. ORDERED NEW STARTER. WHEN OLD STARTER WAS REMOVED,
- [SDR IMJ2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IMJ2003F00000), Jul 3, 2003: ACTUATOR. RESTRICTED. CREW REPORTS ROLL CONTROL STIFF OR BINDING ON APPROACH. FOUND RIGHT AILERON ACTUATOR CAUSING PROBLEM. SYSTEM CHECKED FREE UNTIL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE APPLIED, THEN
- [SDR CA030611004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030611004), Jun 11, 2003: RING. CRACKED. (CAN) TIME SHOWN ABOVE IS ENGINE TIME. PART IS OVERHAULED AT ENGINE INSTALLATION. THE TRUNNION ASSEMBLY ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD ENGINE MOUNTING BEAM LINK, ATTAC
- [SDR CA030324010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030324010), Mar 24, 2003: BOLT. FAILED. (CAN) LP OGV S BOLT FAILED DURING GROUND RUN. THE DAMAGED WAS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ENG. ENG SUFFERED FROM HIGH VIBRATION AND THEN A BOROSCOPE WAS PERFORMED AND 
- [SDR NASA51181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NASA51181), Mar 7, 2003: NUT. MISSING. IN JUNE 2000 DURING A ROUTINE POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION FOD WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LP COMPRESSOR 5TH STAGE BLADES. DURING A SUBSQUENT TEARDOWN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT
- [SDR ZLW2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZLW2003F00000), Mar 4, 2003: FLOORBEAM. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE CABIN BELOW FLOOR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AFT FLOORBEAM SECONDARY SUPPORT WAS CRACKED. A NEW PART IS AVAILABLE FROM MFG AND WILL BE I
- [SDR O2G2003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2G2003F00004), Feb 13, 2003: DOUBLER. CORRODED. CORROSION PRESENT ON DOUBLERS FORWARD OF BATTERY BOX AND AFT OF BAGGAGE DOOR. REPAIR REQUIRED PULLING BACK SKIN FROM STRINGER 19 TO STRINGER 11 AND FORWARD TO T
- [SDR 030002161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030002161), Jan 16, 2003: WINDOW. CRACKED. OUTER PANE OF CABIN WINDOW WAS FOUND CRACKED .5000 INCHES DURING VISUAL INSPECTION. WINDOW WAS REPLACED.

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-1159/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (662, 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 ST01305WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01305WI-D): Modification of a Collins ALT-50A or ALT-55B Radio Altimeter system installation to a Collins ALT-1000 or ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter system installation in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01305WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST11216DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11216DS): Installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out on Part 25 aircraft. BHE & Associates Ltd
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST219CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST219CH): Installation of BFGoodrich TCAS-791 traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS I). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST02004WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02004WI): Installation of the Garmin GI-275 Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicators (IVSI). Peregrine
- [STC SA2697CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2697CE): Installation of MK V ground proximity warning system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST04177AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04177AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace LED Replacement General Purpose Lamps. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST00835LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00835LA): Installation of GeoSAR Radar Mapping System on G-1159, serial number 107 ONLY. IKHANA Group Inc
- [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC ST00790DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00790DE): Installation of BendixKing CAS 67B Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II Version 7.1. Peregrine
- [STC ST02636LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02636LA): Modification to upgrade the existing XS-950 Mode S Transponder system to add ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST00347BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00347BO): Modification to upgrade a BendixKing CAS 67A TCAS II system to CAS 67B TCAS II Change 7.1. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC ST00373BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00373BO): Installation of Rockwell Collins TDR-94D Transponders with ADS-B Out. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC ST00135BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00135BO): Modification of Honeywell TCAS II system installation with R/T 910 and software Version 6.4a to R/T 910 with Change 7.0 software; or TCAS 2000 system with R/T 950, 951 and software Version 6.4a to R/T 950, 951 with Change 7.0 software. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC ST00208BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00208BO): Installation of dual Innovative Solutions and Support Air Data Display Units and a single Skylight Avionics ADC-600 Air Data Converter in accordance with Pro Star Aviation Master Document List, Document Number 0704-MDL-01, dated July 2, 2004, or later FAA-approved revision. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC ST11051SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11051SC): Upgrade of pilot and co-pilot electromechanical flight instruments (ADI and HSI) to Rogerson Kratos EFIS 520, electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) in accordance with Compliance Data List DL1769M00, Revision IR, dated December 20, 2011 or later FAA approved revision. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement 9967-0062, Revision IR, dated December 20, 2011 or later FAA approved revision, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 1769R33C02, Revision A, dated August 1, 2011 or later FAA accepted revision must be made available to the operator at the time of installation. VT DRB Aviation Consultants
- [STC ST03262CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03262CH): Installation of a Data Link Communication System supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS) utilizing SATCOM with a compliant Communications Management Unit. Chicago Jet Group LLC
- [STC SA1696SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1696SW): Installation of Litton LTN-104 Inertial Navigation System. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA982SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA982SW): Installation of Collins FD109F and FD109H Flight Director Systems. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA999SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA999SW): Installation of Collins AVR-101 Cockpit Voice Recorder. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA943SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA943SW): Installation of dual Sperry SPI-73 Integrated Flight System, Sperry Instrumentation Comparator Monitor, and dual Sperry C11B Compass System with optional Kollsman Servoed Altimeter. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA1061SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1061SW): Wiring installation to interconnect the Litton LTN-51 Inertial Navigation System to the Sperry SP-50 Autopilot. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA1096SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1096SW): Installation of baggage compartment shelf. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA1097SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1097SW): Installation of chair track at F.S. 452.50. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA1098SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1098SW): Installation of (Air Lav) external lavatory service unit. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA1109SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1109SW): Installation of GPL Doppler System. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2234SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2234SW): Installation of passenger continuous flow oxygen system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2235SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2235SW): Installation of dual Collins 61B inertial systems. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2270SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2270SW): Manufacture and install a divan. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2277SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2277SW): Continuous flow, low pressure oxygen system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2387SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2387SW): Installation of Dual Litton LTN-72R area navigation system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2868SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2868SW): Installation of Litton LTN 211 Omega/VLF Navigation System. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA2995SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2995SW): Installation of Global GNS-500A VLF Omega navigation system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA5636SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5636SW): Installation of dual long range LTN-72R/NTN211 navigation systems. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA941SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA941SW): Installation of Collins HF Communication System. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA942SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA942SW): Installation of Collins AL-101 Radio Altimeter. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA944SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA944SW): Installation of plumbing and wiring for flight and voice recorders (equipment not included). Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA945SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA945SW): Litton LTN51 inertial navigation system. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA946SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA946SW): Update Sperry 2587400-274 air data computer. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC SA947SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA947SW): Rearranging DC breakers in copilot's breaker panel and providing radio master switch solenoids in power distribution box. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System

All 662: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-1159/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Grumman American Avn. G-1159](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-g-1159): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 3960302
- [Gulfstream American G-1159](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-g-1159): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 3970108
- [Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-aerospace-g-1159): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3980120

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