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American General AG-5B Tiger Weight and Balance Calculator

This calculator represents the AG-5B Tiger normal-category configuration, serial number 10000 and up. Enter the current basic empty weight and arm from the certified weight and balance record for the individual aircraft.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,400 lbs. Usable fuel represented: 51 US gal. Fuel arm: 94.8 in.

Data source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA. How WBcalc sources aircraft data


American General AG-5B Tiger specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,400 lbs
Maximum landing weight represented2,400 lbs
Usable fuel represented51 US gal
Fuel arm94.8 in
Fuel density used by calculator6 lbs/US gal
Reference datumDatum defined by FAA TCDS A16EA

American General AG-5B Tiger CG limits

WeightForward CGAft CG
1,920 lbs or less81 in92.5 in
2,400 lbs89 in92.5 in

Where a published limit changes between points, WBcalc uses straight-line interpolation between those points.

American General AG-5B Tiger loading stations

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

Configuration represented by this calculator

AG-5B Tiger normal-category configuration, serial number 10000 and up. Fuel system is 52.6 US gal total / 51 US gal usable.

Basic empty weight

Basic empty weight and empty CG are intentionally not prefilled. Use the current values from the individual aircraft's certified weight and balance record.

WBcalc is a planning aid. Verify serial-number applicability, POH/AFM revisions, supplements, STCs and the current aircraft weight and balance record before flight.

About this American General AG-5B Tiger configuration

This page represents the normal-category American General AG-5B Tiger configuration identified in FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA. The calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 lb and 51 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, Grumman American AA-5 Traveler

American General AG-5B Tiger FAQ

What maximum takeoff weight does this American General AG-5B Tiger calculator use?

This calculator uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 lb for the configuration identified on this page.

How much usable fuel is represented for the American General AG-5B Tiger?

This page uses up to 51 US gal of usable fuel at an arm of 94.8 in.

What baggage limit is represented for the American General AG-5B Tiger?

Baggage is limited to 120 lb on this page.

Source and applicability

Source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA. Check the current POH or AFM, aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list and applicable supplements for the individual aircraft.

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