Grumman American Aviation Corporation Airworthiness Directives

82 ADs indexed for Grumman American Aviation Corporation aircraft.

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2019-07-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System Units

Unsafe Condition: The Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 AHRS units may display misleading attitude and heading information, and the analog outputs may freeze without detection or warning, which could result in los...

Effective: May 29, 2019 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System Units

2008-22-21 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model G-164 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion in the rudder main tubular spar could result in failure of the weld to the main spar tube, leading to loss of directional control.

Effective: Dec 19, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Initially inspect within the next 60 months after the last inspection required in AD 78-08-09 or ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model G-164 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2008-17-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes Equipped With Certain Northrop Grumman (Formerly Litton) Air Data Inertial Reference Units

Unsafe Condition: Failure of an ADIRU during flight, which could result in loss of one source of critical attitude and airspeed data and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane.

Effective: Oct 2, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 2 years after January 27, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2003-26-03)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes Equipped With Certain Northrop Grumman (Formerly Litton) Air Data Inertial Reference Units

2006-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.

Effective: Jul 11, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-18-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

Unsafe Condition: Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems 'FASTprop' propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from propeller blades during operation.

Effective: Oct 14, 2005 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" Propeller De-icers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Amdt-39-14222

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Airworthiness Directives; Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wing attach shoulder bolt failure, which could lead to structural damage of the wing/fuselage to the point of failure.

Effective: Oct 3, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes

Amdt-39-10353

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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model TS-2A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Improper use of the ground propeller beta range during flight can cause loss of airplane controllability, engine overspeed, and consequent loss of engine power due to power levers positioned below ...

Effective: Mar 30, 1998 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model TS-2A Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

98-04-42

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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model TS-2A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Positioning of power levers below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight may lead to loss of airplane control or may result in an overspeed condition and consequent loss of engine power.

Effective: Mar 30, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model TS-2A Series Airplanes

89-18-02 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the forward and aft elevator control system push-pull rods and end fittings due to corrosion and cracks.

Effective: Nov 24, 1989 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

87-05-51

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING, MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, LOCKHEED, DEHAVILLAND, FAIRCHILD, NIHON, AND GRUMMAN Specified Models

Unsafe Condition: Potential for fire due to electrical short circuits in the floor proximity lighting system manufactured by Plumly Airborne Products.

Effective: May 18, 1987 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 48 hours after the effective date of this AD for deactivation; within 90 days aft...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING, MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, LOCKHEED, DEHAVILLAND, FAIRCHILD, NIHON, AND GRUMMAN Specified Models

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

82-13-06

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Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GULFSTREAM AMERICAN-GRUMMAN) Models G-164B, G-164C, and G164D Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Elongation of the aileron cable attach holes and dislodgement of P/N A1450-281 bushings from the aileron bellcrank.

Effective: Jul 5, 1982 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and every 12 months thereafte...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GULFSTREAM AMERICAN-GRUMMAN) Models G-164B, G-164C, and G164D Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

80-13-02

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Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model G-73 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The absence of an emergency procedures placard, insufficient fire detection systems, inadequate fire extinguishing systems, and insufficient clearance between wires and combustible fluid hoses coul...

Effective: Jun 20, 1980 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date (June 20, 1980) for the placard...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model G-73 Airplanes

73-19-10

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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.

Effective: Aug 29, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours in service or two weeks, whichever occurs first, unless already accompli...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164A and G-164B

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

79-05-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing and possible leakage of the main fuel feed line by the propeller control cable behind the firewall in the left hand engine nacelle.

Effective: Mar 9, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

79-05-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fuel leakage from cracks in the inboard fuel tank ribs at Wing Station (W.S.) 109, at the forward fuel tank outlet fittings in the left and right wings.

Effective: Mar 9, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

78-23-11

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Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN G-164 S/N's 1 thru 400, G-164A S/N's 401 and up, G-164B S/N's 01B and up, G-164C S/N's 01C and up, certificated in all categories.

Unsafe Condition: Aileron balance cables (P/N A1860-101 and A1860-401) may contain broken wires at the wing root pulley, which could result in loss of aileron control.

Effective: Feb 28, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date, unless already accomplished within ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN G-164 S/N's 1 thru 400, G-164A S/N's 401 and up, G-164B S/N's 01B and up, G-164C S/N's 01C and up, certificated in all categories.

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

79-03-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Partial loss of rudder control due to excessive freeplay in the rudder assembly exceeding maximum allowed limits (.040 inches or 1 degree).

Effective: Feb 15, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

79-02-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-21A Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: The inability to restart an engine and the simultaneous loss of the remaining engine due to modifications incorporating Hartzell propellers and governor crossfeed systems under STC SA1-52.

Effective: Jan 29, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: within 50 hours' time in service or 15 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-21A Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

78-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion of the lower wing attachment fittings (P/N's A1050-1, -3, -4, -101, -102, -103, -104, -13, -19, -20, -411, -412 and 3050-13, -14, -15, -16) may lead to structural failure of the wing fitt...

Effective: Dec 20, 1978 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours in servic...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B Aircraft

78-14-06

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Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC) (FORMERLY GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION Model G-1159 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cabin window pane failure and possible engine damage.

Effective: Oct 9, 1978 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 600 landings on any window, or within the next 10 landings after the...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC) (FORMERLY GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION Model G-1159 Airplanes

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