GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 8
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
8-3
Issued: April 10, 1978
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this section is to provide the procedures recommended by Grumman American for proper ground
handling, routine care and servicing, inspection, and maintenance requirements to retain a new plane
performance and reliability standard. It is recommended that a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive
maintenance be followed, and that this schedule be tailored to the climatic or flying conditions to which the
airplane is subjected.
Much valuable knowledge and experience are available to you through your Grumman American dealer. It is
suggested that you take advantage of the services he offers, since he is an expert on your airplane and its
maintenance.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
All correspondence regarding your airplane should include its serial number. This number, together with the
model number, type certificate number, and production certificate number, is stamped on the identification plate
attached to the left side of the aft fuselage, beneath the horizontal stabilizer. On the aft wall of the forward
baggage compartment is a plate giving the finish and trim code number of the airplane. This code number
describes the interior color scheme and exterior paint combination of the airplane. This code number should be
included in any correspondence regarding items requiring identification of color or trim.
PUBLICATIONS
When the airplane is delivered from the factory it is supplied with a Pilot’s Operating Handbook and supplemental
data covering optional equipment installed in the airplane. In addition, the owner may purchase, through a
Grumman American parts and services outlet, the following manuals:
•
Maintenance Manual
•
Illustrated Parts Catalog
•
Service Instructions
