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The Grumman American AA-5B Tiger is a four-seat, low-wing, fixed-tricycle-gear piston single and the higher-powered development of the AA-5 series represented here.
The source-linked configuration uses a 2,400 lb maximum takeoff and landing weight and 51 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
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Grumman American AA-5B specifications
| Manufacturer | Grumman American |
|---|---|
| Model | AA-5B |
| Production years | 1975–1979 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 series |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Certification | FAA A16EA |
Grumman American AA-5B weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,400 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 2,400 lb |
| Maximum baggage | 120 lb combined |
Grumman American AA-5B history and development
The AA-5B Tiger is associated with the 1975–1979 production period and is certificated under FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA.
The Tiger name was later continued under American General and later production organizations through the AG-5B designation.
Grumman American AA-5B certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | A16EA |
|---|---|
| Catalog production period | 1975–1979 |
| Category | Normal for the represented WBcalc configuration |
Grumman American AA-5B fuel capacity
The source-linked AA-5B configuration represents 51 U.S. gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 94.8 inches.
Grumman American AA-5B model applicability and configuration
The linked calculator represents the AA-5B normal-category configuration. Aircraft-specific equipment, modifications and weight and balance records remain controlling.
Grumman AA-5B Tiger vs American General AG-5B Tiger
| Specification | AA-5B Tiger | AG-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 later American General AG-5B Tiger continues the Tiger lineage under a different manufacturer identity. Both source-linked WBcalc configurations use 2,400 lb maximum weight and 51 U.S. gallons usable fuel, but serial-number and aircraft-specific applicability must still be verified.
Grumman American AA-5B weight and balance
The source-linked AA-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.
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Grumman American AA-5B frequently asked questions
What maximum takeoff weight does the represented Grumman AA-5B Tiger use?
The source-linked configuration uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 lb.
How much usable fuel does the AA-5B Tiger hold?
The represented configuration uses 51 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
What engine family is associated with the AA-5B Tiger?
FAA records identify the AA-5B with the Lycoming O-360 engine series.
How is the AA-5B related to the AG-5B Tiger?
The AG-5B continued the Tiger lineage under American General and later production organizations, but aircraft-specific certification and serial-number applicability must still be checked.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA
Grumman American: AA-5B Pilot's Operating Handbook
WBcalc source-linked calculator dataset: grumman/aa-5b-tiger
Related AA-5 Series models
- Grumman American AA-5 - 1972–1975
- Grumman American AA-5A - 1976–1979