AD 77-19-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164B | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164B-15T | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164B-20T | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164B-34T | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
| aircraft | Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. | G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B |
Unsafe Condition
Defective flying wire terminals, part number AN665-115L/R, which could cause hazards associated with their failure.
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Required Actions
Remove the AN665-115L/R terminals and replace them with unused parts from Grumman American Aviation Corporation, following the aircraft operations and maintenance manual.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman-American Models G-164A (serial numbers 1715 through 1717) and G-164B (serial numbers 240B, 242B, 243B, 244B, 246B, 251B, 252B, 253B, 254B, 257B, 258B, 264B, 269B)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flying Wire Terminals
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B Subject: Flying Wire Terminals Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/22/1977 Make: Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model: G-164A | G-164B | G-164B-15T | G-164B-20T | G-164B-34T | G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3036 AD NUMBER: 77-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 22, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-19-05 GRUMMAN-AMERICAN: Amendment 39-3036. Applies to Models G- 164A, S/N's 1715 thru 1717 and G-164B, S/N's 240B, 242B, 243B, 244B, 246B, 251B, 252B, 253B, 254B, 257B, 258B, 264B, 269B. To prevent hazards associated with defective flying wire terminals, part number AN665- 115L/R, accomplish the following prior to further flight: Remove the AN665-115L/R, terminals and replace them with unused parts received from Grumman American Aviation Corporation. Installation will be in accordance with the aircraft operations and maintenance manual. Parts will be obtained from Grumman American Aviation Corporation, P. O. Box 147, Elmira, New York 14902. The aircraft may be flown in accordance with 21.197 to a location where the AD can be accomplished. This amendment is effective September 22, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B Subject: Flying Wire Terminals Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/22/1977 Make: Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model: G-164A | G-164B | G-164B-15T | G-164B-20T | G-164B-34T | G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3036 AD NUMBER: 77-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman-American Models G-164A and G-164B ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 22, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-19-05 GRUMMAN-AMERICAN: Amendment 39-3036. Applies to Models G- 164A, S/N's 1715 thru 1717 and G-164B, S/N's 240B, 242B, 243B, 244B, 246B, 251B, 252B, 253B, 254B, 257B, 258B, 264B, 269B. To prevent hazards associated with defective flying wire terminals, part number AN665- 115L/R, accomplish the following prior to further flight: Remove the AN665-115L/R, terminals and replace them with unused parts received from Grumman American Aviation Corporation. Installation will be in accordance with the aircraft operations and maintenance manual. Parts will be obtained from Grumman American Aviation Corporation, P. O. Box 147, Elmira, New York 14902. The aircraft may be flown in accordance with 21.197 to a location where the AD can be accomplished. This amendment is effective September 22, 1977. FOOTER:
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