GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide
GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah · Model Guide
Overview
The GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah is a four-place, all-metal, low-wing single with a fixed-pitch propeller and bonded aluminum construction. The documents supplied are the 1975 AA-5 owner manual (Lycoming O-320-E2G, 150 hp), a club checklist and a shared AA-5/AA-5A/AA-5B inspection list. The figures below are AA-5 data, so confirm them against the Cheetah's own handbook.
- Figures come from the 1975 AA-5 manual: 2200 lb gross, 150 hp, 38 gal fuel, 120 lb baggage. Confirm against the Cheetah POH.
- Registry family maxima for AA-5/AA-5A/AA-5B: up to 128 kt cruise, 500 nm range, 4 passengers. These are not Cheetah-specific figures.
- AA-5 manual performance: 157 mph top speed at sea level, 660 fpm climb, 12,650 ft service ceiling, carbureted engine.
- The shared annual inspection list stresses bond lines, wing corrosion, the nose gear strut and fuel system. Ask to see those log entries.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 150
- Fuel each tank (gal) ·
- 19
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 73
- Fuel capacity total (gal) ·
- 38
Performance
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 660
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 12,650
- Landing over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,100
- Takeoff over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,600
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 380
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 880
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 122
- VX_MPH ·
- 78
- VY_MPH ·
- 91
- VNE_MPH ·
- 190
- BEST_GLIDE_MPH ·
- 80
- STALL_FLAPS_UP_MPH ·
- 62
- MAX_CANOPY_OPEN_MPH ·
- 130
- STALL_FLAPS_DOWN_MPH ·
- 58
Weight & balance
- Baggage max (lb) ·
- 120
- Gross weight (lb) ·
- 2,200
How many people does the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah carry?
The GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah family is listed as a four-place design, with up to 4 passengers in the registry data. The AA-5 manual lists 2200 lb gross weight and 120 lb of baggage.
What engine does the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah use?
The AA-5 manual describes a Lycoming O-320-E2G producing 150 hp at 2700 rpm, with a fixed-pitch McCauley propeller. That is AA-5 data, so verify it for the Cheetah.
What fuel does the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah need?
The AA-5 manual gives 80/87 minimum grade aviation fuel. Total capacity is 38 gal in two 19 gal tanks. At 75% power the manual quotes about 4.3 hours with no reserve.
What is the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide?
The GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide is a model guide for the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah, dated 2026.
What year was the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide published?
The GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide — the GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Performance and loading (AA-5 manual)
Top speed at sea level is 157 mph with wheel fairings. Cruise at 75% power at 8500 ft is 147 mph. Takeoff is 880 ft ground roll and 1600 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Landing is 380 ft ground roll and 1100 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Fuel is 80/87 minimum grade, with two tanks of 19 gal each.
What to check on a pre-buy
The inspection list calls for checking all bond lines for peeling or cracking. It also covers white flaking ash on wing skins (corrosion), nose gear strut-to-yoke corrosion every 12 months, fiberglass main gear struts for cracks and delamination, cable fraying, and ELT battery date. Rudder pedal springs are replaced at 1,000 hours.
Engine run-up limits
For AA-5 and AA-5A the inspection list gives static rpm of 2250-2375 and idle of 600-650 rpm. Magneto drop must not exceed 175 rpm, with no more than 50 rpm difference between magnetos. Oil pressure is 60 to 90 psi and the suction gauge reads 4.6 to 5.4 in. Hg.
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Safety notes
- The manual recommends not operating the engine with less than 4 quarts of oil, and filling to 8 quarts maximum for extended flight.
- Drain all four fuel drains (each tank and each sump tank) and inspect the samples for water or sediment.
- Do not release the flap switch abruptly. It may snap through neutral into the retract position.
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Full document text
GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah Model Guide The GRUMMAN AA-5A Cheetah is a four-place, all-metal, low-wing single with a fixed-pitch propeller and bonded aluminum construction. The documents supplied are the 1975 AA-5 owner manual (Lycoming O-320-E2G, 150 hp), a club checklist and a shared AA-5/AA-5A/AA-5B inspection list. The figures below are AA-5 data, so confirm them against the Cheetah's own handbook. • Figures come from the 1975 AA-5 manual: 2200 lb gross, 150 hp, 38 gal fuel, 120 lb baggage. Confirm against the Cheetah POH. • Registry family maxima for AA-5/AA-5A/AA-5B: up to 128 kt cruise, 500 nm range, 4 passengers. These are not Cheetah-specific figures. • AA-5 manual performance: 157 mph top speed at sea level, 660 fpm climb, 12,650 ft service ceiling, carbureted engine. • The shared annual inspection list stresses bond lines, wing corrosion, the nose gear strut and fuel system. Ask to see those log entries. Performance and loading (AA-5 manual) Top speed at sea level is 157 mph with wheel fairings. Cruise at 75% power at 8500 ft is 147 mph. Takeoff is 880 ft ground roll and 1600 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Landing is 380 ft ground roll and 1100 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Fuel is 80/87 minimum grade, with two tanks of 19 gal each. What to check on a pre-buy The inspection list calls for checking all bond lines for peeling or cracking. It also covers white flaking ash on wing skins (corrosion), nose gear strut-to-yoke corrosion every 12 months, fiberglass main gear struts for cracks and delamination, cable fraying, and ELT battery date. Rudder pedal springs are replaced at 1,000 hours. Engine run-up limits For AA-5 and AA-5A the inspection list gives static rpm of 2250-2375 and idle of 600-650 rpm. Magneto drop must not exceed 175 rpm, with no more than 50 rpm difference between magnetos. Oil pressure is 60 to 90 psi and the suction gauge reads 4.6 to 5.4 in. Hg. Safety notes: • The manual recommends not operating the engine with less than 4 quarts of oil, and filling to 8 quarts maximum for extended flight. • Drain all four fuel drains (each tank and each sump tank) and inspect the samples for water or sediment. • Do not release the flap switch abruptly. It may snap through neutral into the retract position.