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Grumman American AA-1C

102 Grumman American AA-1C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1978. Most are registered in CA, TX and FL.

Registered today
102
Years built
1972–1978
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman American AA-1C airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
33
Destroyed
11
Substantial damage
22
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman American AA-1C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman American AA-1C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 2, 2022Substantial damage · serious injuries · Seneca, SCN15LM
  • Nov 10, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Hemet, CAN9556U
  • Sep 9, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hemet, CAN9923U
  • Jun 27, 2012Substantial damage · minor injuries · West Chester, PAN9675U
  • Sep 2, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Holland, MIN9649U

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

4 reports on Grumman American AA-1C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. engine1
  2. line1
  3. valve1
  4. wheel1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19721
19761
197738
197840
Unknown22

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
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WA4
ID3

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman American AA-1C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 33 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman American AA-1C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Grumman American AA-1C airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Grumman American AA-1C aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

AA-1C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1047X1977Maple Grove, MNAug 13, 2026
N119R1978Kent, OHFeb 25, 2024
N11CY—Amelia, OHMay 30, 2024
N121MP—Ripon, CAJun 19, 2025
N137JB1978Hesperia, CAMar 27, 2018
N137Y1978Stevensville, MTAug 20, 2025
N1551R1976Plumas Lake, CA—
N15LM1977Alto, GAMay 13, 2003
N177CT—Gainesville, FLJun 17, 2025
N213GD1978Plantation, FLSep 12, 2007
N30NA—Purmela, TXJul 9, 2013
N39006—Wilmington, DESep 10, 2014
N390071978Walnut Creek, CAMar 12, 2025
N39010—Durham, NCAug 7, 2013
N390141978Port Orange, FLMar 19, 1997
N390161978Philadelphia, PANov 29, 2016
N390201978Camp Connell, CAJul 12, 2005
N39021—Independence, ORSep 23, 2026
N390221978Atlantic Highlands, NJMay 7, 2009
N390301978Bend, ORSep 13, 2025
N390381978Saint Charles, MOMar 24, 2014
N390431978Gig Harbor, WANov 2, 1984
N390461978Jackson, CAAug 20, 2013
N390511978Wilmington, DEFeb 18, 2010
N390581978Costa Mesa, CANov 12, 1991

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