Soon thereafter, american aviation was bought by grumman and became grumman. Aya has also established what it calls a pilot familiarization program. Airworthiness directive federal register information header. Staff engineer systems system safety northrop grumman corporation. Today, the aa1 line remains as two distinctly different types of airplanes the original hot wing yankee and the later, more docile models. Discussion in flight following started by pedals2paddles, oct 8, 2014. No warranty of fitness for any purpose is made or implied. Working with our blueprints and library of reference material as well as the customers photographs, factory direct models master artisans created this famous airplane into an amazing one of a kind detailed display model. Aircraft flight manuals civil aviation safety authority. For nose gear, wheel and tire servicing, current grumman aa1 and aa5 series aircraft lifting procedures include placing sand bags or other weight on the top surface of the horizontal stabilizer to lower the tail section and consequently raise the nose. An airworthiness directives regulatory library for aircraft maintenance professionals. Databases containing descriptions of over 1 airliner writeoffs, hijackings and military aircraft accidents.
Applies to model serial number aa1, aa1a 0001 and up aa1b 0001 thru 0641. The ad toolbox is offered by zook aviation, a family owned and operated business. Help me not be afraid of it i want something to build hours in mostly sightseeing and short cross countries. We use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. This grumman aa1b trainer model was hand crafted using the finest philippine mahogany and sealed to last for generations. Aa 1b airplane, n8883l, impacted terrain during a forced landing near stephenville, texas, following a loss of engine power. Grummanamerican general aa1 series aircraft for sale. Tons of information about our planes and how to work on them. Antonov an2 skis rare make offer skis for an antonov an2. The grumman aa1 series isnt exactly unknown, but these aircraft remain a good bargain that many fail to consider. The family includes the original american aviation aa1 yankee clipper and aa1a trainer, the grumman american aa1b trainer and tr2, plus the gulfstream american aa1c lynx and tcat. Applies to model serial number aa1, aa1a 0001 and up aa1b 0001. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800.
Includes aviation service bulletins, type certificate. On 15 january 2009 the easa issued an emergency airworthiness directive to address the above a330 and a340 northropgrumman adiru problem of. Search through more than 400 new or used helicopters for sale, jets, sea planes, single engine prop, multi engine prop, turbo prop, light sport. Airworthiness directives call for replacement of the rudder springs every 1,000 hours and the mixture cable every 500 hours. Schedule of airworthiness directives gulfstream grumman american american aviation aa1 series aeroplanes adaa119 seat belt attachment bracket replacement 585 applicability. Grummanamerican general aa5 series aircraft for sale. Airworthiness directive schedule aeroplanes grumman aa.
Grumman aa1b aircraft for sale photo gallery and articles. The pilot was unable to recover from the spin and the aircraft crashed. Contact fred austin golden age aeroplanes, located sparks, nv united states telephone. This 1970 american aa1 yankee is sporting a 150hp 0320 lycoming stc upgrade. Gpa has a youtube channel, grumman pilots with many videos of maintenance on our planes. Airworthiness directives ads are legally enforceable regulations issued by the faa in accordance with 14 cfr part 39 to correct an unsafe condition in a product. It sports the original paint and interior, both in very good condition. Grumman aa1b trainer performance and specifications. Grumman american aviation model aa1, aa1a, aa1b, aa5, aa5a, and aa5b airplanes. The main landing gear attach fitting is a problem area, according to don andrew. The pilot and his passenger sustained serious injuries. When it comes to lifting grumman aa1 and aa5 aircraft, specific procedures should be followed to assure safe and damage free lifting. Our founder, reuben zook, discovered his passion for aviation in the 1970s.
Today, the aa1 line remains as two distinctly different types of airplanes the original hot wing yankee and the. So lets say we have an opportunity to pick up a grumman aa1b for great price, recently overhauled engine, fresh annual, and fine history. That assumes a midtime engine and serviceable paint and interior. The aa1 had been spintested as part of its certification, but in 1973 the faa issued airworthiness directive 737 ordering the aircraft placarded against spins. This is a free service provided for your convenience. I own a grumman aa1b and have flown and instructed in the aa5 series. Also all aeroplanes modified by the addition of gerdes a90 alternate static valve. Northrop grumman jobs principal airworthiness software. Equiped with ilsvor,adf, it has 2 vhf radios and a transponder. Grumman aa1b with ken blackman 150 hp stc lycoming 0320 a2b duration. Home about services info contact guestbook customers pictures of our work. They are made from solutiondyed polyester or acrylic sunbrella and formfit to slip around each wing tip, cover the entire upper surface of the wing and. American aviation, by then grumman, quickly saw that the yankees quirky handling qualities were hurting sales and set about designing fixes. Grumman aircraft traveler cheetah tiger cougar aircraft specifications history and performance grumman aa1b trainer performance and specifications.
Grumman aa1b trainer model airplane factory direct models. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the grumman aa5b here. The aa1b has a basic useful load of more than 450 pounds. You have found images grumman aa1b aircraft for sale is your onestop online source for all of your aircraft needs. Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the grumman aa1b here.
A recently qualified pilot was on a flight with a passenger when the aircraft entered a spin. Grummanamerican general aa5 series aircraft for sale used. Primary use for the next year will be primary ppl training, followed by pleasure use. On march 26, 2016, about 1115 central daylight time, a grumman american aviation corp. Tweet on twitter airworthiness directives main page. We have 3 grummanamerican general aa5 series aircraft for sale. The remaining accidents were generally attributed to the aa1s short endurance 3. In addition to the servicing guide and annual or 100hour inspection procedure, the following steps should be adhered to when performing an inspection or overhaul. Grummanamerican general aa1 series aircraft for sale used.
Schedule of airworthiness directives gulfstream grumman american american aviation aa5 series aeroplanes adaa520 alternate static selector valve inspection nk applicability. American sales demo flight a few years ago during which an aa1b blew by a c150 by. Fletchair in no manner guarantees the accuracy, airworthiness or quality of any airplane listed. Its not perfect, but thats to be expected of any plane of this age. This ad requires revising the airplane flight manual afm to prohibit selection of certain runways for airplanes equipped with certain software. Of the more than 1,500 aa1s that were produced, the aa1b represents a good compromise of value and performance.
Accomplishing the maintenance or inspection program revision. For further information, contact casas airworthiness and engineering branch. Find the best new and used aircraft for sale such as business jets, helicopters, experimental, warbirds and more. Tell me all about the grumman aa1b pilots of america. We have 2 grumman american general aa1 series aircraft for sale. Airworthiness directives ads are legally enforceable rules issued by the faa in accordance with 14 cfr part 39 to correct an unsafe condition in a product. Grumman american aviation corporation airworthiness directives. Find northrop grumman airworthiness engineer jobs on glassdoor. The faa proposes to revise airworthiness directive ad 9519 15, which applies to all tiger aircraft llc type certificate a16eh formerly held by american general aircraft corporation and grumman american aviation corporation models aa5, aa5a, aa5b, and ag5b airplanes. Part 39 defines a product as an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. This document was compiled by 3 grumman flight schools, and about a dozen grumman instructors with over 90,000 hours of instruction. Northrop grumman airworthiness engineer jobs glassdoor. Fletchair parts for american, american general, grumman. Grumman american aa1a,aa1b audries aircraft analysis.
Airworthiness directive adaa119 seat belt attachment. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Although the aa1 series has a lot of wonderful attributes, take off and climb performance is not among them. The grumman american aa1 series is a family of light, twoseat aircraft. We have 3 grumman american general aa5 series aircraft for sale. The airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing. Aircraft listed on this site may or may not have been serviced or inspected by the fletchair group.
Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase. Airworthiness directives ad s are legally enforceable regulations issued by the faa in accordance with 14 cfr part 39 to correct an unsafe. I think they are very under rated aircraft with great visibility, delightfully light controls and they are significantly faster then the equivalent piper or cessna. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 866 tellfaa 866 8355322. Many more new parts to bring aircraft up to caa requirements. Includes manufacturers service bulletins, type certificate data sheets and other faa regulatory information. Trainer, tcat, american, lynx, yankee wing covers are a perfect solution to protect your paint from sun damage and prevent winter frost, snow, ice buildup, and corrosion. Department of grumman american transportation ad 761703.
Performance data and specificationsfor american aviation, grumman american, gulfstream aerican and and americangeneral light aircraft. Grumman aa1b specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. To support his appetite for flying, he worked as line service and then served as parts room manager in the 1980s. The engine lost power in the traffic pattern base to final turn during a post maintenance test flight and the airplane collided with a building short of the airport. Home info docs pohs grumman pilot operating handbooks aa1 poh aa1a poh aa1b poh aa1b with dma aux fuel poh aa1c poh aa5 poh aa5a cheetah poh aa5b tiger 1977 1979 poh. The faa is revising airworthiness directive ad 951915 for all tiger aircraft llc type certificate a16ea formerly held by american general aircraft corporation and grumman american aviation corporation models aa5, aa5a, aa5b, and ag5b airplanes. I dont believe there is an aa1 pilot that did not wish for more power. By continuing to use this website, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. Light aircraft, grumman lynx aa1c, for sale, advert id20211. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. Search through more than 400 new or used helicopters for sale, jets, sea planes, single engine prop, multi engine prop, turbo prop, light sport, homebuilt and experimental airplanes for sale nationwide. Recent advertised prices listed in tradeaplane and barnstormers at the time this was written were four.
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