# Service difficulty reports: Gulfstream American AA-5B

A list on [Gulfstream American AA-5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-aa-5b.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000505.md): Counterweight · worn · Jul 18, 2024 · N59GT · Amrgen AA5B · Ailerons
  > DURING INSTRUMENT TRAINING, EXPERIENCED INCREASED INPUT NEEDS TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. CFII TOOK POSITIVE EXCHANGE OF CONTROLS AND NOTICED SIMILAR INPUT ISSUE SO WE FLEW BACK TO THE AIRPORT. AFTER LANDING WE WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE A
- [SDR 2023FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000334.md): Autopilot Sys · locked · Jun 22, 2023 · N315Y · Amrgen AA5B · Autopilot System
  > 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 LEVEL FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE AND WHEN I APPLIED RIGHT AILERON. THE AILER
- [SDR 2021FA0000016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000016.md): Cover · dented · Jan 22, 2021 · N599J · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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 SOMETIMES LOSE RPM AND POWER ENOUGH TO ABORT A FLIGHT. OWNER ORDERED NEW MAGNETOS, HARNESS AND SPARK PLUGS
- [SDR 2019FA0000322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000322.md): Cylinder · broken · Sep 22, 2019 · N28991 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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.md): Connecting Rod · broken · Dec 21, 2016 · N505 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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 CASE WERE REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PARTS GROUND.006 OVER. ON 12/21/16, THE ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT
- [SDR 2011FA0000671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000671.md): Alternator · loose · Aug 7, 2011 · N4521A · Amrgen AA5B · DC Generator-Alternator
  > 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 LOCKING BOLTS AND LOCK TABS AS THE ORIGINAL, AND EXTREME CLEANING OF MATING SURFACES PRIOR TO ASSY
- [SDR CA090106007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090106007.md): Wire · burned · Jan 6, 2009 · Amrgen AA5B · Light System Wiring
  > (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 INSTRUMENT PANEL AFT OF CENTER CONSOLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT BURNED WIRES WERE FOUND AT THIS LO
- [SDR 2008FA0000638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000638.md): Angle · cracked · Sep 2, 2008 · N28665 · Amrgen AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > MAINT NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHEN APPLYING UP AND DOWN PRESSURE TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIPS. FOUND DELAMINATION, CRACKS, AND WRINKLES IN HORIZONTAL STAB FORWARD SPAR CARRY-THROUGH ATTACH ANGLES INSIDE EMPENNAGE. WE BELIEVE THE SING
- [SDR 2008FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000637.md): Angle · cracked · Sep 2, 2008 · N28665 · Amrgen AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > MAINT NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHEN APPLYING UP AND DOWN PRESSURE TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIPS. FOUND DELAMINATION, CRACKS AND WRINKLES IN HORIZONTAL STAB FWD SPAR CARRY-THROUGH ATTACH ANGLES INSIDE EMPENNAGE. WE BELIEVE THE SINGLE MOST
- [SDR 2007FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000059.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Jan 10, 2007 · N4521A · Amrgen AA5B · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > 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 BELIEVED TO BE DUE TO HIGH STRESS LOADS IN THIS AREA. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0001134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001134.md): Float · damaged · Nov 20, 2006 · N45343 · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > ENGINE IDLE AND LOW POWER PERFORMANCE WAS ERRATIC. UPON ENGINE SHUTDOWN FUEL WAS NOTED DRIPPING FROM CARB/INDUCTION AIRBOX. CARB WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. FOUND PLASTIC TO HAVE PARTIALLY BECOME UNBONDED FROM LOWER SECTION ALLOWING FUEL TO BEGIN LEAKIN
- [SDR 2005FA0001552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001552.md): Connecting Rod · broken · Sep 30, 2005 · N23JK · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > 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.md): Carburetor · binds · Sep 16, 2004 · N959TE · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > 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 FREE. THEN ACTUATED THE THROTTLE ARM ON THE CARBURETOR AND BINDING COULD BE FELT ON THE LAST.333 O
- [SDR GILALEX404A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GILALEX404A.md): Support Angle · buckled · Apr 9, 2004 · N28478 · Amrgen AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > 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 THE TOP OF THESE SUPPORT ANGLES. MINOR BUCKLE FOUND AT LT SIDE OF LOWER STIFFENER AT ARROW NUMBE
- [SDR GILALEX404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GILALEX404.md): Support Angle · buckled · Apr 9, 2004 · N28478 · Amrgen AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > 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 FOUND AT THE TOP OF THESE SUPPORT ANGLES. MINOR BUCKLE FOUND AT LT SIDE OF LOWER STIFFENER AT ARROW
- [SDR 2004FA0000422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000422.md): Mount · cracked · Mar 1, 2004 · N74608 · Amrgen AA5B · Engine Mount Section
  > 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 THIS TUBE, NEAR THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THIS TUBE TO THE DIAGONAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FIREWALL LO
- [SDR 2004FA0000076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000076.md): Stiffener · cracked · Jan 14, 2004 · N875L · Amrgen AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > 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 INSPECTING IAW SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION BULLETIN NR CE-04-34.
- [SDR YHLR200200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YHLR200200001.md): Connector · arced · Oct 10, 2002 · N854PD · Amrgen AA5B · Navigation System Wiring
  > 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 PROPERLY IN TRAY AT TIME OF ORIGINAL INSTALLATION BY GULF COAST AVIONICS. REPLACED CONNECTOR & DAMAGED PI
- [SDR CA010118012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010118012.md): Stop · bent · Dec 1, 2000 · Amrgen AA5B · Ailerons
  > (CAN) LEFT AND RIGHT AILERON STOPS FOUND SEVERELY BENT. POSSIBLE WING DAMAGE.
- [SDR 20000811SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000811SH013.md): Exhaust Valve · cracked · Jul 24, 2000 · N28384 · Amrgen AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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. ONE SMALL PIECE TRAVELLED THROUGH THE INTAKE SYSTEM TO NR 4 CYLINDER WHERE IT DID DAMAGE TO THE
- [SDR 20000517SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000517SH024.md): Float · damaged · Mar 20, 2000 · N4553C · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > 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 AVGAS TWO OF THREE CHAMBERS, FLOAT PN 30-800 CARBURETOR ASSY, DATE 9-97. (X)
- [SDR 20000515SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH020.md): Float · damaged · Mar 20, 2000 · N4553C · Amrgen AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > 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 AVGAS TWO OF THREE CHAMBERS. FLOAT, P/N 30-800, CARBURETOR ASSY DATE, 9-97. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3607.md): Valve · failed · Aug 25, 1999 · N74641 · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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 HAS 888.41 HRS SMOH.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3073.md): Brush · worn · Aug 5, 1999 · N74608 · Gulstm AA5B · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED TO CHARGE 672 HOURS AFTER OVERHAUL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALTHOUGH BOTH BRUSHES HAD BEEN REPLACED DURING OVERHAUL, ONE BRUSH WAS FULLY WORN OUT WHERE THE OTHER WAS ONLY 50 PERCENT WORN. OVERHAULER SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS BEORE AND ATTRIBUT
- [SDR 99ZZZX2662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2662.md): Seat Belt · wrong part · Jul 5, 1999 · N74262 · Gulstm AA5B · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > 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 INSTALLED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2261.md): Strut · broken · May 16, 1999 · N211JA · Gulstm AA5B · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > 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, FAILED ABOVE THREADED AREA. CAUSE UNKNOWN. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED PERIODIC NDT FOR CRACKS IN STUD.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1030.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 29, 1999 · N74304 · Gulstm AA5B · Ailerons
  > 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 AT THE BONDED RIBS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4040.md): Line · corroded · Oct 7, 1998 · N711AP · Gulstm AA5B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > 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 DEEPLY PITTED AND LEAKING HYD FLUID DURING AVIONIC INSTALL. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE OF CORROSION W
- [SDR 98ZZZX4003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4003.md): Line · corroded · Oct 7, 1998 · N711AP · Gulstm AA5B · Engine Oil Pressure
  > 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. IT WAS FOUND CORRODED AND DEEPLY PITTED AND LEAKING OIL DURING AN AVIONICS INSTALLATION. THE CAUSE
- [SDR 98ZZZX3945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3945.md): Line · corroded · Oct 7, 1998 · N711AP · Gulstm AA5B · Brake
  > 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 DURING AN AVIONICS INSTALLATION. THE CAUSE OF THE CORROSION WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFROSTER DUCT D
- [SDR 98ZZZX3556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3556.md): Bracket · broken · Aug 24, 1998 · Gulstm AA5B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > 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) HAD BROKEN CLEAN THROUGH. EXAMINATION INDICATED PART HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CRACKED AND FINALLY PARTE
- [SDR 98ZZZX3035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3035.md): Hose · collapsed · Jun 18, 1998 · N4542L · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > 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 DETERIORATING AND WHEN PILOT HAD THE FIELD MADE, SHUT ENGINE DOWN TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. ACFT LA
- [SDR 98ZZZX2114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2114.md): Bracket · failed · May 22, 1998 · N28618 · Gulstm AA5B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > 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), THESE BRACKETS FLEX AND WILL FAIL. ALL BRACKETS ON THIS AIRCRAFT HAVE CRACKED OR TOTALLY FAILED.
- [SDR AU980411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980411.md): Diode · failed · Mar 26, 1998 · Gulstm AA5B · DC Regulator
  > (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.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 26, 1997 · N3773N · Gulstm AA5B · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > 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 OF METAL BEING USED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3323.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 26, 1997 · N36ER · Gulstm AA5B · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > 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 CAUSE, INFERIOR DESIGN OR METAL TYPE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3089.md): Throtle Body · stuck open · Jun 3, 1997 · N28339 · Gulstm AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > 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 SAW THROTTLE ARM LOOSE AND SLIPPING ON CARBURETOR. REMOVED AND INSPECTED ARM SERRATIONS AND CARBURET
- [SDR 97ZZZX2854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2854.md): Valve · failed · Apr 12, 1997 · N38X · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > 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.md): Fuel Line · broken · Mar 4, 1997 · N81182 · Gulstm AA5B · Fuel Indicating System
  > REPORTED FUEL IN COCKPIT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED BROKEN FUEL LINE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX6141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6141.md): Retain Screw · loose · Dec 12, 1996 · N28794 · Gulstm AA5B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > 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 INCH. PRECISION AIRMOTIVE SB MSA-6 HAD NOT BEEN C/W. RETENTION SCREW P/N 15-B395 WAS FOUND TO HAVE
- [SDR 96ZZZX6018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6018.md): Nutplate · cracked · Nov 15, 1996 · N74420 · Gulstm AA5B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING REPAIR OF HORIZ STAB, FOUND STRUCTURAL NUTPLATES CRACKED THROUGH THREADS. NUTPLATES ARE USED TO ATTACH ELEVATOR HINGE BRACKETS AND FORWARD STAB SPAR TO FUSELAGE. THESE PARTS CANNOT BE SEEN DURING ROUTINE INSPECTIONS. ATTEMPTED TO REUSE ONE PREVIOUSLY
- [SDR 96ZZZX5632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5632.md): Bracket · broken · Oct 4, 1996 · N28519 · Gulstm AA5B · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > 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 EXPOSURE TO TAIL WINDS ON THE PARKING AREA.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5631.md): Aileron · rivets loose · Oct 4, 1996 · N28519 · Gulstm AA5B · Aileron Control System
  > 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 AILERON ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED HIGH WINDS FROM REAR WHILE PARKED. GUST LOCKS ON
- [SDR 96ZZZX5630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5630.md): Aileron · rivets loose · Oct 4, 1996 · N28519 · Gulstm AA5B · Aileron Control System
  > 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 AILERON ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED HIGH WINDS FROM REAR WHILE PARKED. GUST LOCKS ON
- [SDR 96ZZZX5016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5016.md): Mount · cracked · Sep 1, 1996 · N1562R · Gulstm AA5B · Engine Mount Section
  > 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 THE CRACK WAS CAUSED BY METAL FATIGUE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4237.md): Bracket · failed · Jul 24, 1996 · N28618 · Gulstm AA5B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > 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 BENDING FATIGUE, A FLEXURE OF THESE ALUMINUM BRACKETS IS NOTED WHEN THE TOP OF THE SEAT IS PULLED AFT (P
- [SDR 96ZZZX4236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4236.md): Bracket · failed · Jul 24, 1996 · N28618 · Gulstm AA5B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > 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 BENDING FATIGUE, A FLEXURE OF THESE ALUMINUM BRACKETS IS NOTED WHEN THE TOP OF THE SEAT IS PULLED AFT (P
- [SDR 96ZZZX3388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3388.md): Support Assy · cracked · Jun 12, 1996 · N4533Q · Gulstm AA5B · Ailerons
  > 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.md): Fitting · failed · May 3, 1996 · N28462 · Gulstm AA5B · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > 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 FLUSH AT ACCESSORY CASE AND OIL PUMPED OUT OF ENGINE. BRASS FITTING APPEARED TO BE INCORRECT PART
- [SDR 96ZZZX2184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2184.md): Valve · crimp nut loose · Apr 4, 1996 · N28395 · Gulstm AA5B · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > 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 BULLETIN.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = 'AA5B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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