1971 Grumman American Trainer AA1A

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents the specifications for a 1971 Grumman American Trainer AA1A, an aircraft approximately priced at $18,000.
  • It is a two-seater aircraft powered by a 108 HP Lycoming O-235 engine, featuring fixed propeller and landing gear, with a useful load of 1007 lbs.
  • The Trainer AA1A offers a cruise speed between 100-109 knots and a maximum range of up to 471 nautical miles depending on power settings.
  • Key performance metrics include a best rate of climb of 765 fpm, a service ceiling of 13,750 ft, and short takeoff (700 ft) and landing (395 ft) ground rolls.
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Price: $18,000 (approx).
Engine make/model: Lyc O-235
Horsepower for takeoff: 108
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100
Propeller type: Fixed
Landing gear type: Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1500
Gross weight (lbs.): 1500
Max landing weight (lbs.): 1500
Empty weight (lbs.): 1007
Useful load (lbs.): 1007
Payload, full fuel (lbs.): 349
Usable fuel (gals.): 24
Oil capacity (qts.): 6
Wingspan: 25 ft. 5 in.
Overall length: 19 ft. 3 in.
Height: 6 ft. 8 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 100.9
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 12.6
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 15
Wheel track: 8 ft. 3 in.
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 41
Cabin height (in.): 45
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 109
*65% power: 105
*55% power: 100
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 350
*65% power: 399
*55% power: 471
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 5.7
*65% power: 5.0
*55% power: 4.2
Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve) (hrs): 3.8
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 55
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 51
Best rate of climb (fpm): 765
Service ceiling (ft.): 13,750
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 700
Landing ground roll (ft.): 395
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

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