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American General AG-5B Tiger Weight and Balance Calculator

Aircraft reference: American General AG-5B Tiger production years, model information and certification

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

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.


American General AG-5B Tiger specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum takeoff weight2,400 lbs
Maximum landing weight2,400 lbs
Forward CG at 1,920 lbs or less81 in
Forward CG at 2,400 lbs89 in
Aft CG limit92.5 in
Usable fuel51 US gal
Fuel arm94.8 in

Source: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A16EA.

American General AG-5B Tiger CG limits

Aircraft weightForward CG limitAft CG limit
1,920 lbs81 in92.5 in
2,400 lbs89 in92.5 in

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

American General AG-5B Tiger loading stations

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

American General AG-5B Tiger fuel capacity

This calculator uses 51 US gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 94.8 inches.

American General AG-5B Tiger baggage limits

Baggage is limited to 120 lbs

Normal category limits

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


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.

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 American General AG-5B Tiger Aircraft Reference page for production years, family information and certification details.
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