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Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah Weight and Balance Calculator

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

This calculator represents the AA-5A Cheetah normal-category configuration with standard tanks. 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-5A Pilot's Operating Handbook. 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-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,200 lbs
Maximum landing weight2,200 lbs
Forward CG at 1,780 lbs or less81 in
Forward CG at 2,200 lbs85.6 in
Aft CG limit92.5 in
Usable fuel37 US gal
Fuel arm90.9 in

Source: FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5A Pilot's Operating Handbook.

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
1,780 lbs81 in92.5 in
2,200 lbs85.6 in92.5 in

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

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) loading stations

StationArmLimit
Front seats90.6 in
Rear seats126 in
Baggage148 in120 lbs

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) fuel capacity

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

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) 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-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) configuration

This page represents the normal-category Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) configuration identified in FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5A Pilot's Operating Handbook. 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.

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Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) FAQ

What maximum takeoff weight does this Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (standard tanks) 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-5A Cheetah (standard tanks)?

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-5A Cheetah (standard tanks)?

Baggage is limited to 120 lb on this page.

Source and applicability

Source: FAA TCDS A16EA and AA-5A Pilot's Operating Handbook. 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-5A Cheetah Aircraft Reference page for production years, family information and certification details.
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