Grumman American AA5

Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Fixed gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

lbs @ lbs / pax

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Fuel on board

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight — Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Mission Profile

MOSAIC Eligibile Sport Pilot-flyable

121

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

430

Max Range

479

lbs

Wet Payload

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About the Grumman American AA5

Overview

The AA-5 Traveler was the first four-seat evolution of the AA-1 series. It introduced the bonded wing and honeycomb fuselage to a wider market. While it lacks the speed of the Cheetah, it remains a very capable cross-country aircraft compared to its Cessna/Piper contemporaries.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Simplicity: No rivets on the wings makes for a very clean look and easy pre-flights.
Visibility: Like the rest of the line, the sliding canopy offers a view that high-wing and traditional low-wing planes cannot match.
Rear Cargo: The rear seats fold flat, creating a cavernous cargo area.

Trade-offs

Elevator Authority: Smaller elevator compared to the Tiger/Cheetah makes pitch control more sensitive during landing flare.
Fuel Capacity: Limited to 37 gallons usable, giving it shorter legs than the later long-range variants.