1978 Grumman-American Tiger AA5B

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents detailed specifications for a 1978 Grumman-American Tiger AA5B aircraft, listing a used price of $55,000.
  • Powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4K engine, this 4-seater aircraft achieves cruise speeds between 120-139 knots and boasts a range of up to 600 nautical miles.
  • Key specifications include a maximum gross weight of 2400 lbs, fixed tricycle landing gear, and strong performance metrics like an 865 fpm best rate of climb and short takeoff (865 ft) and landing (415 ft) ground rolls.
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Used price: $55,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming O-360-A4K
Horsepower@altitude: 180@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: McCauley FP
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2400
Gross weight (lbs.): 2400
Landing weight (lbs.): 2400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1360
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1040
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 696
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 51
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 31 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 22 ft.
Height: 8 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 140.1
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15.7
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.7
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 0
Cabin width (in.): 41
Cabin height (in.): 48
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 139
65% power: 129
55% power: 120*
Range (nm):
75% power: 530
65% power: 541
55% power: 600
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.8
65% power: 9.5
55% power: 8.0
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 865
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 400*
Service ceiling (ft.): 13,800
Vso (kts.): 53
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 865
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1550
Landing ground roll (ft.): 415
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1120
*estimated
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, aircraft flight manual and Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft

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