AMERICAN AA-5

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered AMERICAN AA-5 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving AMERICAN AA-5 aircraft

29 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 4 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• May 23, 2023

  N1972G

  Fort Worth, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 25, 2020

  N920JL

  Baxley, Georgia Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 12, 1999

  N8764J

  STIEFLER CORNER, Pennsylvania

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 14, 1990

  N5825L

  CAPE CORAL, Florida

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• Jul 17, 1989

  N8005W

  CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin Minor

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• Jul 21, 1986

  N6768F

  ALLEGAN, Michigan

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• Mar 22, 1985

  N5867L

  OKEECHOBEE, Florida

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• Jul 13, 1983

  N6043L

  WEST KINGSTON, Rhode Island

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• Apr 23, 1981

  N9JS

  ALPENA, Michigan Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 17, 1979

  N5856L

  FARMINGDALE, New York

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• Feb 12, 1978

  N5871L

  KINGSTON, New York

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• Jan 9, 1978

  N8005W

  AMERY, Wisconsin

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• Aug 20, 1977

  N5897L

  LEAGUE CITY, Texas Minor

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• Jul 4, 1977

  N920JL

  RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina

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• Mar 9, 1977

  N6050L

  ROCHESTER, New Hampshire

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• Jun 28, 1976

  N5877L

  RENO, Nevada

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• Sep 21, 1975

  N6033L

  PIERZ, Minnesota

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• Sep 14, 1974

  N6039L

  PAULDING, Ohio

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• Sep 1, 1974

  N5852L

  TEKAMAH, Nebraska

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• May 19, 1974

  N6041L

  JONESBORO, Georgia

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• Mar 12, 1974

  N6019L

  COOPERSTOWN, Pennsylvania

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• Sep 29, 1973

  N6023L

  TAYLORSVILLE, North Carolina

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• Aug 3, 1973

  N5839L

  GAYLORD, Michigan

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• Mar 3, 1973

  N6062L

  MARANA, Arizona Minor

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• Aug 5, 1972

  N5839L

  BEDFORD, Indiana

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to AMERICAN AA-5

20 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 20.

• Aug 17, 2020

  Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

  The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 31, 2020

  Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 23, 2019

  Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

  We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 2, 2013

  Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

  We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2004-18-06 for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2004-18-06 required repetitive inspections to find fatigue cracking of certain upper and lower skin panels of the fuselage, and follow-on and corrective actions if n…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Feb 7, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 22, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes

  The FAA is revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-19-15 for all Tiger Aircraft LLC (Type Certificate A16EA formerly held by American General Aircraft Corporation and Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B airplanes. AD 95-19- 15 currently requires you to inspect the wing attach s…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 7, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 19, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes

  The FAA proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-19- 15, which applies to all Tiger Aircraft LLC (Type Certificate A16EH formerly held by American General Aircraft Corporation and Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B airplanes. AD 95-19-15 currently requires you to insp…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 11, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 4, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jan 19, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 7, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

  The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• May 21, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 30, 2003

  Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 30, 1999

  Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jul 7, 1999

  Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

  This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 7, 1995

  Airworthiness Directives; Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Inc. Models M76EMM, M7EMMS, 76EM8, and 76EM8S() Metal Propellers

  This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Inc. Models M76EMM, M7EMMS, 76EM8, and 76EM8S() metal propellers, that currently restricts operators from continuously operating the propeller at engine speeds from 2,150 to 2,350 revoluti…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 28, 1995

  Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

  This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-07-01 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming O-360, LO- 360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO- 540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Sep 28, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; American General Aircraft Corporation Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes

  This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to American General Aircraft Corporation (American General) Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B airplanes. The proposed action would require inspecting (one-time) the wing attach shoulder bolts for fretting, scoring, wear, excessive c…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 25, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc.; Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes

  This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to airplanes with certain Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. (Brackett) air filter assemblies incorporating a neoprene gasket design installed between the carburetor heat box and the air filter frame. The proposed action would require rep…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for AMERICAN AA-5

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• A16EA Current Rev 16 · 12/12/2013

  True Flight Holdings LLC

  Models: AA-5B, AA-5A, AG-5B, AA-5

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

05 /  Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins

Advisories applicable to AMERICAN AA-5

1 SAIB on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.

• 03/17/2000

  SAIB CE-00-17

  SAIB CE-00-17 —

  Read → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for AMERICAN AA-5

199 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 03/03/2026

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/24/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/21/2025

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/27/2025

  STC SA00081NY

  Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

  Alcor LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/22/2024

  STC SA04378CH

  Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH

  SureFly Partners Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/26/2024

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/27/2024

  STC SA04837NY

  Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

  AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/29/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/13/2024

  STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)

  Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

  CiES Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/02/2024

  STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/31/2024

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/10/2023

  STC SA01899WI

  Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/08/2023

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/10/2023

  STC SA02019WI

  Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

  Peregrine

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/19/2023

  STC SA04378CH

  Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…

  SureFly Partners Ltd.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/05/2023

  STC SA00756DE

  Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…

  Peregrine

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/04/2023

  STC SA11137SC

  Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

  Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/10/2023

  STC SA04378CH

  Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…

  SureFly Partners Ltd

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/28/2022

  STC SA02987CH

  Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System

  Electroair Acquisition Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/12/2022

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/05/2022

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/29/2021

  STC SA01899WI

  Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/20/2021

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/12/2021

  STC SA01866WI

  Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/28/2021

  STC SA01818WI

  Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument

  Garmin International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/15/2021

  STC SA10822SC

  Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display

  Aspen Avionics Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/15/2021

  STC SA10822SC

  Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display

  Aspen Avionics Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/14/2021

  STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

  Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

  Garmin International Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 169 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for AMERICAN AA-5

4 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• TCB5506010-501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/78DEBD1B266F889E8625801E00692FC3.0001##

  Bulkhead Assembly

  TCB Composite Company replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• MDL103216-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140808270820240221143437.0001##

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation

  Dynon Avionics, Inc. replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• GA-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E96542B87B45FD26862573C5004F8433.0001##

  Gauge Cluster Assembly

  Mitchell Aircraft Products Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• GA-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70A771D9A1761308862573C5004F8454.0001##

  Gauge Cluster Assembly

  Mitchell Aircraft Products Inc replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AMERICAN AA-5

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 127 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →