Grumman American 1978 AA5A Cheetah

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Grumman American 1978 AA5A Cheetah has a Lycoming O-320-E2G engine with 150 horsepower.
  • Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 118-128 knots, a range of 663-707 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 12,650 feet.
  • The aircraft has a useful load of 938 lbs, seats four passengers, and has a 51-gallon fuel capacity.
  • Its dimensions are: 31 ft 6 in wingspan, 22 ft length, and 7 ft 10 in height.
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Engine make/model: Lyc. O-320-E2G
Horsepower: 150
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Fixed
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2200
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1262
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 938
Fuel (gals.): 51
Wingspan: 31 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 22 ft.
Height: 7 ft. 10 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 140
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 41
Cabin height (in.): 48
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 128
65% power: 118
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 663
65% power: 707
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 7.9
65% power: 6.8
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 6 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 51
Best rate of climb (fpm): 660
Service ceiling (ft.): 12,650
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 880
Landing ground roll (ft.): 380

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