AD 73-19-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B

AD Number
73-19-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164A Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-15T Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-20T Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-34T Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B

Unsafe Condition

Looseness, wear, or corrosion of the bolts attaching the Elevator Control Horn, P/N A 1841-3, to the left and right side elevators, P/N A1201-5A and A1201-4A, could result in loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Inspect bolts for standard torque rating, corrosion, and looseness within 25 hours in service or two weeks (whichever comes first), unless done in last 75 hours. Thereafter, repeat inspections every 100 hours or 60 days. Remove and inspect worn bolts; replace worn or corroded bolts with specified parts. Replace bolts every 1000 hours or one year. Discontinue inspections after installing Service Note No. 23 or equivalent.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours in service or two weeks, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours in service

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Affected Aircraft

Grumman Models G-164A (S/N 1 through 1659A) and G-164B (S/N 1B through 56B), and all G-164A/B aircraft without elevator control horn modifications per Gulfstream American Service Note No. 23 or FAA-approved equivalent.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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