AD 72-11-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Aircraft Model G-21 and G-21A Airplanes

AD Number
72-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Grumman American Aviation Corporation G-21 Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Aircraft Model G-21 and G-21A Airplanes
aircraft Grumman American Aviation Corporation G-21A (Army OA-9, Navy JRF-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, and -6B) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Aircraft Model G-21 and G-21A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Engine fuel starvation due to fuel vaporization within fuel feed lines to the engines.

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Required Actions

Install a permanent placard on or near the instrument panel in full view of the pilot using minimum 1/8 inch lettering stating 'Cross feed valve must be closed during all flight operations except for emergencies resulting from engine pump failure'.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Grumman Aircraft Model G-21 and G-21A (converted military OA-9 and JRF series airplanes under TC 654)

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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