Service Information
Here are some resources to assist Grumman owners to keep their aircraft well-maintained and in compliance with regulations.
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Official Certification Documents
ADs, SBs, and Other Information
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
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Precise Flight
| All | AD 99-24-10
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Lycoming Service Bulletins
Lycoming does not allow distribution of all their SBs and other publications via the web. Click on Service Bulletins, Service Letters or Service Instructions, for the ones that are online. Call Lycoming at (800)258-3279 to let them know whether you think that's a good policy, and to obtain SBs by fax at no charge.
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The regulatory information here is specific to the United States. In some cases, other countries have imposed different regulatory requirements. We would welcome assistance from AYA members outside of the United States to add information specific to their countries. If you would like to contribute, please contact the Electronic Services Director at esd@aya.org. Thanks!