Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
GRUMMAN G-164A
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Registered
65
Year Range
1961–1975
NTSB Events
61
Airworthiness Directives
7
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered GRUMMAN G-164A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CA 16.9% 11
- TX 10.8% 7
- ND 9.2% 6
- SC 7.7% 5
- MO 6.2% 4
- AL 4.6% 3
- AR 4.6% 3
- NY 3.1% 2
- CO 3.1% 2
- MS 3.1% 2
+17 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 50.8% 33
- 1970s 32.3% 21
- Unknown 16.9% 11
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving GRUMMAN G-164A aircraft
61 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 36 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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Apr 18, 2025
N5416Louise, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 21, 2024
N6565LaPlace, Louisiana
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 9, 2024
N6569Dyess, Arkansas
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 29, 2024
N7849Toccoa, Georgia
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 22, 2023
N9892Patoka, Illinois
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 2012
N6583Egeland, North Dakota
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 3, 2012
N5291Riverton, Wyoming
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 13, 2011
N5286Buttonwillow, California
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 29, 2011
N896XAlbion, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 28, 2008
N9892Veedersburg, Indiana
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 2, 2006
N600TGonvick, Minnesota Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 10, 2005
N5327Gilbert, Louisiana
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 2, 2004
N915XChatsworth, New Jersey
NTSB Docket → -
May 20, 2003
N7855North Platte, Nebraska
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 2002
N5416Two Buttes, Colorado
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 11, 2000
N897XGRIDLEY, California
NTSB Docket → -
May 18, 2000
N5335BIGGS, California
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 9, 1999
N7856BURKITTSVILLE, Maryland Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 27, 1995
N949XPARK RIVER, North Dakota
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 22, 1994
N6535PARKIN, Arkansas
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 4, 1992
N5272TONEY, Alabama
NTSB Docket → -
May 8, 1990
N5368GRIDLEY, California Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 5, 1990
N5416MATTSON, Mississippi
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 19, 1988
N6553KNOBEL, Arkansas Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 22, 1985
N5337DEMING, New Mexico
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to GRUMMAN G-164A
7 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 7.
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Mar 2, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Models G-164, G-164A, G-164B, G-164B With 73″ Wing Gap, G-164B-15T, G-164B-34T, G-164B-20T, G-164C, G-164D, and G-164D With 73″ Wing Gap Airplanes
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. That AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main tubular spar of the rudder assembly for corrosion, taking necessary corrective action if corrosion is found, and applying corrosion pro…
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Nov 14, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model G-164 Series Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 78-08-09, which applies to certain Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. (formerly Grumman-American) (Allied Ag Cat) Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B airplanes. AD 78-08-09 currently requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main t…
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Aug 7, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164 Series Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 78-08-09, which applies to certain Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. (formerly Grumman-American) Models G-164, G-164A, and G-164B airplanes. AD 78-08- 09 currently requires repetitively inspecting the interior and the exterior of the main tubular spar of the rudder as…
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Jul 14, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC- B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC- B5MP-3 propellers, installed with propeller mounting bolts, part number (P/N) B-3339. This AD requires initial and repeti…
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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…
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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…
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Apr 26, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers. This proposal would require hub replacement over a 10-year time period with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspec…
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for GRUMMAN G-164A
47 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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05/18/2022
STC SA04776NY (2 OF2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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07/27/2020
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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06/19/2019
STC SA00344BO PAGE 1
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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02/11/2019
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
ADI LLC
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04/26/2018
STC SA6070NM
Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.
West Coast Air Creations
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03/13/2018
STC SA6070NM
Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.
Richard Zeiler
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12/20/2017
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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10/30/2017
STC SA02212AK (PG 1)
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems
Seaplanes North LLC
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03/09/2017
STC SA02428SE (Page 1)
Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft
Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
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01/24/2017
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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08/11/2016
STC SA00344BO Page 1
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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05/20/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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03/09/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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10/28/2015
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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09/23/2015
STC SA00344BO Page 1
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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01/14/2015
STC SA02212AK (PG 1)
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems
Seaplanes North LLC
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07/25/2014
STC SA00344BO Page 1
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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10/31/2012
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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05/10/2012
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/14/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 3)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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08/28/2011
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
+ 17 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for GRUMMAN G-164A
10 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.
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6555-1 (12 Volt)#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF0892D35166DD4486257F5C005ED24C.0001##
Alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
7555-1 (24 Volt)#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D55D54C66D53D5186257F5C005ED28C.0001##
Alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
FA 7039, Sheets 1 and 2, dtd 5/15/79#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C834CC4806118985862575CA00521564.0001##
Upper Aileron Servo Tabs
Frakes Aviation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0804493E1C97449C8625754C00778473.0001##
Elevator Servo Tab Installation
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7C264E639AB783A1862575470050F087.0001##
Cockpit Air Inlet Scoop
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D5E8CD1108D02F97862575470050EFB8.0001##
Elevator Servo Tab
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E78F170D4FD5BF18862575470050EF86.0001##
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 Engine Installation
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/19FBE48612C7879B862575470050EFEE.0001##
Locking Swivel Tail Wheel
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C1D8F658B46B505B8625754C007784D0.0001##
Pratt and Whitney PT6A-15AG Engine Installation
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C01E73F6F07BEEE68625754C007784B1.0001##
Pratt and Whitney PT6A-34AG Engine Installation
Frakes Aviation replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for GRUMMAN G-164A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 65 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N100F | ND | 1972 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N10286 | NY | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N16AA | ND | 1971 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N27SK | MO | 1974 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N410X | CO | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4244 | MO | 1973 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4728 | CA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4757 | GA | 1973 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5272 | AL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5275 | NY | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5279 | WI | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5286 | CA | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5291 | WY | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5301 | CA | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5303 | ND | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5327 | TX | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5335 | CA | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5337 | MO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5344 | CO | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5346 | AL | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5353 | AR | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5366 | TX | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5368 | CA | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5369 | MS | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5412 | OK | 1973 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5416 | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N54EZ | TX | 1975 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N600JS | SD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N600T | MN | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N606Y | CA | 1963 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N622AG | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6535 | TX | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6538 | CA | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6542 | SC | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6547 | SC | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6548 | MN | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6553 | ND | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6565 | LA | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6569 | AR | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6583 | MT | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6584 | AR | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6594 | WA | 1970 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6627 | CA | 1970 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N700MC | SC | 1970 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7849 | SC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7855 | SC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7856 | WV | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7902 | TX | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7930 | IL | 1971 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7958 | AL | 1971 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N895X | ID | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N896X | ND | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N897X | CA | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9041G | NE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N909X | DE | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N915X | PA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N916X | CA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N939X | LA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N943X | OK | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N949X | ND | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N955X | CA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N986X | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9892 | MS | 1974 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N992QC | TN | 1971 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N996X | MO | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
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 →