AD 76-13-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164 | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164 and G-164A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164 and G-164A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear strut failures associated with cracks and corrosion damage in Grumman American main landing gear struts P/N A1515-11, -12, A1530-11, -12, and Cessna struts P/N 0341109-1, -2.
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Required Actions
Inspect struts for cracks using dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspection within 100 landings after the effective date, unless done within last 4400 landings. Repeat inspections every 4500 landings. Conduct additional crack and corrosion inspections every 1000 landings without removing struts. Replace cracked or corroded parts with approved struts prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless accomplished within the last 4400 landings. Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 4500 landings. Additional inspections every 1000 landings following specified inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman Models G-164 and G-164A Ag-Cat Airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 1064, equipped with specified main landing gear struts.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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