Grumman G-73

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3951802

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN
Model
G-73
Registry code
3951802
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
12
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Cruise speed
165 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-783
Holder
Frakes Aviation

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 · 37

1927Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 37 aircraft
19271
19451
19465
194715
19481
19494
19503
19512
19551
19562
19761
19851

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

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

1980In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 7 ADs
19801
19881
19972
19981
19991
20061
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951802'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Grumman G-73

SAIB NM-06-18Issued Dec 23, 2005
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951802'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 13

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951802')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 21

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

See all 21 investigations
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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 ('3951802')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 23

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

See all 23 incident reports
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951802')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 14

SDR FVY2004F00000Control Cable · failedPILOT REPORTS THAT ELEVATOR CONTROL WAS UNAVAILABLE IN FLIGHT AND UNABLE TO ACHIEVE NOSE DOWN POSITION WITHOUT TRIM. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ELEVATOR CABLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR DOWN CABLE FROM TORQUE TUBE TO AFT. BAGGAGE COMPONENT TENSION AND RIGGENov 29, 2004 · N142PA · Gulstm G73 · Elevator Control SystemSDR AUS20040149Pump · failed(AUS) RT HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND A FINE BROWN COATING OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PUMP. SUSPECT PUMP OVERHEATED.Mar 2, 2004 · Gulstm G73 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 2002F00987Engine · failedLEFT ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF FROM PDI. AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO RAMP AND PASSENGERS DEPLANED. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO PDI TO INVESTIGATE. PROPELLER AND ENGINE REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT ENGINE SENT BACK TO FLL FOR SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION BY MANUFACTURER.Aug 31, 2002 · N130FB · Gulstm G73 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2002F01096Valve · leakingON TAKEOFF FROM BIMINI, HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS SEEPING OUT OF THE INERTIAL DOOR SEPARATOR HANDLES. THE FIRST OFFICER WHO WAS IN COMMAND WAS SPRAYED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PASSED THE AIRCRAFT OVER TO THE CAPTAIN. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ISOLATE THE HYDRAULIC SYJul 9, 2002 · N142PA · Gulstm G73 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AUS20020143Filter · cracked(AUS) HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY IN THREADED AREA. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. VENT / DUMP VALVE ALSO FAULTY DUE TO A SPLIT O-RING SEAL.Feb 11, 2002 · Gulstm G73 · Hydraulic Filter, MainSDR AUS20010765Bearing · failed(AUS) RH ENGINE FAILED. CAUSED BY FAILURE OF SUPERCHARGER SUPPORT BEARING.Jun 8, 2001 · Gulstm G73 · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR EY2R9600818Hub · corrodedPILOT TUBES REMOVED & REPLACED.Jun 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600817Clamp · corrodedCLAMP CORRODED.Jun 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600816Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Jun 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600480Clamp · corrodedCLAMP CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600479Steel Ball · corrodedSTEEL BALL CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9600478Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Mar 1, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller AssemblySDR AU960325Panel · faulty(AUS) WING CENTRE SECTION TOP HAT SECTIONS FOUND IN ANNEALED (SOFT) CONDITION FOLLOWING HEAT TREATMENT - SUSPECT HEAT TREATMENTINCOMPLETEFeb 4, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU960190Governor · faulty(AUS) RH ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR TRANSFER VALVE FAULTY - VALVE ALLOWED FEATHER PUMP PRESSURE TO PARTIALLY BYPASS PREVENTING UNFEATHERING OF PROPELLERFeb 2, 1996 · Gulstm G73 · Propeller Controlling System
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'G73'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 47

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.

See all 47 STCs
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  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 ('3951802')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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