Grumman American AA-5 Traveler Weight and Balance Calculator

Aircraft reference: Grumman American AA-5 Traveler production years, model information and certification

This calculator represents the AA-5 Traveler normal-category configuration with standard fuel. Enter the current basic empty weight and arm from the certified weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,200 lbs. Usable fuel represented: 37 US gal. Fuel arm: 90.9 in.

Data source: FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5 operating data. How WBcalc sources aircraft data

Enter the aircraft loading and fuel plan to check takeoff and expected landing conditions. After calculating, you can print or save the completed weight and balance worksheet as a PDF.

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler specifications

Specification	Value
Maximum takeoff weight	2,200 lbs
Maximum landing weight	2,200 lbs
Forward CG at 1,700 lbs or less	80 in
Forward CG at 2,200 lbs	87.25 in
Aft CG limit	90.1 in
Usable fuel	37 US gal
Fuel arm	90.9 in

Source: FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5 operating data.

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler CG limits

Aircraft weight	Forward CG limit	Aft CG limit
1,700 lbs	80 in	90.1 in
2,200 lbs	87.25 in	90.1 in

The calculator uses the published CG envelope points and linear interpolation between forward-limit breakpoints where applicable.

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler loading stations

Station	Arm	Limit
Front seats	90.6 in
Rear seats	126 in
Baggage	148 in	120 lbs

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler fuel capacity

This calculator uses 37 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 90.9 inches.

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler baggage limits

Baggage is limited to 120 lbs

Normal category limits

The CG envelope on this page is for the normal category.

About this Grumman American AA-5 Traveler configuration

This page represents the normal-category Grumman American AA-5 Traveler configuration identified in FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5 operating data. The calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,200 lb and 37 US gal of usable fuel.

The reference datum for the loading arms on this page is Datum defined by FAA TCDS A16EA.

Need help with the terminology? Read the aircraft weight and balance guide or the CG envelope guide.

Related aircraft

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks), Grumman American AA-5B Tiger, American General AG-5B Tiger

Grumman American AA-5 Traveler FAQ

What maximum takeoff weight does this Grumman American AA-5 Traveler calculator use?

This calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,200 lb for the configuration identified on this page.

How much usable fuel is represented for the Grumman American AA-5 Traveler?

This page uses up to 37 US gal of usable fuel at an arm of 90.9 in.

What baggage limit is represented for the Grumman American AA-5 Traveler?

Baggage is limited to 120 lb on this page.

Source and applicability

Source: FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5 operating data. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements for the individual aircraft.

WBcalc is a planning aid. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements before flight.

Need model context? View the Grumman American AA-5 Traveler Aircraft Reference page for production years, family information and certification details.

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