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The American General AG-5B Tiger continues the Tiger lineage under the AG-5B designation. The source-linked WBcalc calculator represents the normal-category configuration for serial number 10000 and up.
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American General AG-5B specifications
| Manufacturer | American General |
|---|---|
| Model | AG-5B |
| Production years | 1990–2006 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 series |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Certification | FAA A16EA |
American General AG-5B weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,400 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 2,400 lb |
| Maximum baggage | 120 lb combined |
American General AG-5B history and development
The AG-5B is associated with the 1990–2006 period in the aircraft family reference. Production of the Tiger design continued under American General and later Tiger Aircraft.
FAA records retain the AG-5B within the A16EA type-certificate lineage.
American General AG-5B certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | A16EA |
|---|---|
| Catalog production period | 1990–2006 |
| Represented serial applicability | S/N 10000 and up |
American General AG-5B fuel capacity
The source-linked S/N 10000-and-up configuration represents 51 U.S. gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 94.8 inches.
American General AG-5B configurations and applicability
S/N 10000 and up configuration
Applicability: AG-5B Tiger serial number 10000 and up, as represented by FAA TCDS A16EA and the source-linked WBcalc calculator.
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 series |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,400 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 2,400 lb |
| Usable fuel | 51 US gal |
Serial-number applicability must be verified for the individual aircraft.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA
American General AG-5B model applicability and configuration
The linked WBcalc calculator is specifically scoped to the AG-5B serial-number 10000-and-up configuration. Always verify serial number, equipment, approved modifications and current weight and balance records.
American General AG-5B vs Grumman AA-5B Tiger
| Specification | AG-5B Tiger | AA-5B Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Engine family | Lycoming O-360 | Lycoming O-360 |
| Maximum weight represented | 2,400 lb | 2,400 lb |
| Usable fuel represented | 51 US gal | 51 US gal |
The earlier Grumman American AA-5B Tiger is the direct predecessor in the Tiger lineage represented by this reference. Manufacturer identity and serial-number applicability must nevertheless remain explicit.
American General AG-5B weight and balance
The source-linked AG-5B calculator represents a maximum takeoff and landing weight of 2,400 lb, 51 U.S. gallons usable fuel and a 120 lb baggage limit.
Open American General AG-5B Weight and Balance Calculator →
American General AG-5B frequently asked questions
What maximum takeoff weight does the represented AG-5B Tiger use?
The source-linked serial-number 10000-and-up configuration uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 lb.
How much usable fuel does the represented AG-5B Tiger hold?
The represented configuration uses 51 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
What engine family is associated with the AG-5B Tiger?
FAA registry records identify AG-5B aircraft with the Lycoming O-360 engine series.
Which AG-5B serial numbers does the WBcalc configuration represent?
The source-linked WBcalc configuration is scoped to AG-5B serial number 10000 and up.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA
WBcalc source-linked calculator dataset: grumman/ag-5b-tiger