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Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164D

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3979908

Manufacturer (registry)
GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP
Model
GULFSTREAM AM G-164D
Registry code
3979908
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 · 7

1979Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1962In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 2008-22-21Main tubular sparHistoricalEffective Dec 19, 2008 · Replaced by AD 2011-05-07AD 82-07-04Fuel Shutoff Valve ModificationHistoricalEffective Apr 6, 1982 · Replaced by AD 2007-17-02
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164D

SAIB CE-11-40Flight Controls: RudderIssued Jun 10, 2011
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Registered aircraft · 3

N8057KMid Continent Aircraft Corp · Hayti, MOS/N 4DN8315KAg Aviation Inc · Welsh, LAS/N 13DN8317KPorter Flying Service LLC · Missoula, MTS/N 14D
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NTSB investigations · 6

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 2 cases 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 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN23LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164D · Gueydan, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing.May 22, 2023 · N8331K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman G164 · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.May 15, 2019 · N6929K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Jennings, LAThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach.May 24, 2005 · N8120K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164D · Richvale, CAThe separation of four compressor/turbine blades resulting in a sudden loss of engine power with a subsequent forced landing into unsuitable terrain.May 17, 1998 · N8177K · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164D · Welsh, LAThe engine failure at liftoff due to the failure of multiple turbine blades and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.May 14, 1992 · N8331K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80DKG08Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Springfield, GANov 1, 1979 · N8057K · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20230522004302AGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164D · Gueydan, LAThe aircraft had 100 h inspection completed early may 2023. There is an modification installed on the aircraft with an oversized hopper. The aircraft just finished filling the hopper with fertilizer and turned down the runway of a private grass strip to take…May 22, 2023 · N8331K · Substantial damageAccident 20050524012449AScwzer G164D · Jennings, LA(-23) Pilot departed small strip near roanoke, LA. And flew northeast at 500' to 600' until crossing 1-10 approximately 3 miles west of the Jennings Airport. This entry essentially constituted a wide right downwind entry into the field and the pilot, after…May 24, 2005 · N8120K · Substantial damageAccident 19980517009779AScwzer G164D · Richvale, CAOn takeoff, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power and completed a forced landing on soft ground and the aircraft nosed over. During the post accident teardown inspection of the engine, it was noted that four compressor/turbine blades had failed at the…May 17, 1998 · N8177K · DestroyedAccident 19920514018929AScwzer G164D · Welsh, LAExplosion on takeoff with smoke and flame in cockpit. Engine seized. Crash landed. Turbine blades were released.May 14, 1992 · N8331K · Substantial damageIncident 19900419023669IScwzer G164D · Walsh, LARight gear collapsed on rollout. Attachment hardware failed. Prior problem with attachment nuts.Apr 19, 1990 · N8315K · Minor damageAccident 19791101032899AGulstm G164 · Springfield, GAEngine stopped on test flight. Made crash landing in farm field. Found clogged fuel inlet screen.Nov 1, 1979 · N8057K · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

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.

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 SA5581SWInstallation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer systemAlcor LLC · Lists G-164 Series
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PMA parts · 168

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/Schweizer G-164D2 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952804Schweizer G-164D1 registered aircraftRegistry code 8059059Grumman G-164D0 registered aircraftRegistry code 3952700
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