The latest AD information is available from the FAA Website - readers should always check this site for the latest information. As of 26th August 2006 a full list of the current AD's applicable to Grumman American Type aircraft can be found here. Some of the more common and frequently used information is shown on the table below:

Component or Approval	Affected Aircraft	ADs, SBs, SAIBs, and Other Information
Stabilizer Spar Carry-Through	AA5A, AA5B, and AG5B	SAIB CE-04-34
Fuel Tank Sealant	AA5, AA5A, AA5B, and GA7	AD 89-18-08
Elevator Bungee Housing	AA1, AA1A, and AA1B	AD 72-07-10
Aileron Inspections	All AA5 series	AD 79-22-04 SI 06-01 AMOC
Oil and fuel lines in cabin	AA5, AA5A, and AA5B	FletchAir, Inc., SB 188
Placard permitting the use of 82UL avgas	All AA1 series, AA5, and AA5A with an STC for the use of 80/87 octane autogas	EAA and Petersen SBs
Safety Belts	AA1B, AA1C, all AA5 series	AD 79-16-02
Crankshaft	All with cranks ground by Nelson Balancing Service	AD 98-17-11
Crankshaft	None, although SBs apply to AA1 Series, AA5, and AA5A	AD 98-02-08
Carburetor Venturi	AA1 Series, AA5, and AA5A	AD 98-01-06 PAC MSA-2 Precision Airmotive Corporation MSA Carburetors
Oil Screen Housing Star Washers	All	Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin
Piston Pins	AA5 Series	NPRM 97-ANE-42
Oil Pump Impeller	All	AD 96-09-10
Wing Spar Attach Shoulder Bolts	AA5 Series	AD 95-19-15
Brackett Air Filter	AA1-5	AD 96-09-06
Precise Flight	All	AD 99-24-10
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