Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Sep 2012)8 ADs may apply24 service difficulty reports
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The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR12CA412)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-06 | Starting | Jun 16, 2015 | Airframe (G 120A)Certain serial numbers: G115EG …–82323/E; G120A …–85063 |
| 2014-09-11 | Stabilizers | Jun 13, 2014 | Airframe (G 120A)Certain serial numbers: G120A 85001–85007; G120A 85026–85056; G120A 85058 |
| 2010-20-01 | G ROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes | Oct 12, 2010 | Airframe (G 120A) |
| 2009-12-15 | GROB-Werke Model G120A Airplanes | Jul 1, 2009 | Airframe (G 120A)Certain serial numbers: G120A 85001–85007; G120A 85026–85034 |
| 2005-22-14 | GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes | Dec 19, 2005 | Airframe (G 120A) |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-09 | GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes | Jul 28, 2005 | Airframe (G 120A) |
| 2005-11-08 | GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes | Jul 18, 2005 | Airframe (G 120A) |
| 2004-22-21 | GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes | Dec 27, 2004 | Airframe (G 120A) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
MECHANIC PERFORMED A LEAK CHECK AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ON THE ENGINE AND FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM SHAFT DRIVE. NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ON THE ENG, MECHANIC WENT OUT TO PERFORM AN ENGINE OPS CHECK AND FOUND ENGINE WOULDN’T KEEP RUNNING UNLESS BOOST PUMP WAS IN THE ON POSITION. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING MECHANIC FOUND THE SHAFT WAS SHEARED ON THE FUEL PUMP. NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDATIONS AT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLEET - WIDE INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, TECH FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RUDDER AND RUDDER LEVER ASSY. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED DISBONDING BETWEEN THE RUDDER SPAR AND THE RUDDER LEVER ASSY SPACER PLATE. PROBABLE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE EXCESSIVE FLEXING OF THE SPAR OR IMPROPER BONDING. (SPAR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ON ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND HINGE ON RT AILERON TRIM TAB CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT FOR PUSH PULL ROD. CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN, NO RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ON ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND HINGE ON LT AILERON TRIM TAB CRACKED AT ATTACH POINT FOR PUSH PULL ROD. CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN, NO RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR UPPER TRUNNION BOLTS FOUND CRACKS AROUND WELDS AND ON THE EARS FOR THE SWIVEL TUBE. PROBABLE CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRESSES IN THIS AREA. AT THIS TIME NO RECOMMENDATION UNTIL MFG MAKES DETERMINATION OF CAUSES. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED LOW FUEL FLOW ON TAKEOFF, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE MECHANIC FOUND THE FUEL FLOW WAS AT 149 PPH UNTIL THE ENGINE GOT HOT THEN THE FUEL FLOW DROPPED DOWN TO 142-144 PPH. NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT, WHEN GEAR IS INTRANSIT, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES. CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION IS UNKNOWN. NO RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING FLIGHT, GEAR MOTOR WAS SLOW TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT EXTENSION VALVE HAD A RESTRICTION IN THE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR TO REQUIRE MORE CURRENT BECAUSE OF THIS DEMAND IT CAUSED THE LANDING GEAR RELAY TO SHORT WHICH ALOUD THE CURRENT TO…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION, PERFORMED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. FAULT DETERMINED TO BE FAILED RELAY FOR HYDRAULIC CONTROL. PROBABLE CAUSE, TO MUCH LOAD FOR RELAY. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A SB IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT TO REPLACE THIS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 24 reports.