ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide
ICON AIRCRAFT A5 · Model Guide
Overview
The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 is a single-engine piston light sport amphibian built by ICON Aircraft of Vacaville, CA. The registry lists the variant A5-B. The documents describe a hull, Seawings, a water rudder, retractable gear, folding wings and an ICON Parachute System. No performance or weight figures were supplied, so take them from the POH.
- The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 is a piston amphibian: the gear switch is DOWN for land and UP for water.
- Several mandatory or recurring service bulletins apply, depending on serial number. Check that each one is closed in the logbook.
- The preflight is long. It covers the wing lock handles, vortex generators, parachute cover, nose gear and bilge.
- No range, speed, weight or seat figures were in the inputs. Get them from the POH and the aircraft's own paperwork.
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- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 46 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Is the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 a single-engine airplane?
Yes. The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 is listed as a single-engine piston airplane. ICON's own documents call it a Light Sport Aircraft, and the registry lists the variant A5-B.
Does the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 have a parachute?
Yes. The maintenance manual has a chapter on the ICON Parachute System, and the preflight checks that the parachute cover is secure. The checklist also tells you to remove the IPS safety pin before engine start.
What service history should I check on an ICON AIRCRAFT A5?
Check the logbook for the ELT antenna inspection, the recurring nose landing gear actuator and stop switch inspection, and the throttle cable retrofit and MSC software upgrade for earlier serial numbers. Confirm the applicable serial numbers with ICON.
What are the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 range, speed and weights?
The supplied inputs give no range, speed, weight or seat figures for the ICON AIRCRAFT A5. Get them from the Pilot's Operating Handbook and the specific aircraft's documents.
What is the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide?
The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide is a model guide for the ICON AIRCRAFT A5, dated 2026.
What year was the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide published?
The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide — the ICON AIRCRAFT A5 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the ICON AIRCRAFT A5.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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More ICON AIRCRAFT A5manuals & documents
- SERVICE BULLETIN - ICON AircraftService Bulletins
- SERVICE BULLETIN SB-032420-CService Bulletins
- MAINTENANCE MANUALMaintenance Manual
- ICON A5 Checklists Issue A0Checklist
- CHECKLISTS MODEL A5Checklist
- MODEL A5 MAINTENANCE MANUALMaintenance Manual
- SERVICE BULLETIN - ICON AircraftService Bulletins
- SERVICE BULLETIN - SB-011118 REV AService Bulletins
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In this document
What the documents show
The A5 is described as a Light Sport Aircraft with a piston engine and a coolant overflow bottle. It has Seawings, a hull step, a water rudder, a bilge pump and a pop-out parachute cover. The maintenance manual has chapters on the wing fold mechanism and the ICON Parachute System.
Service bulletins to verify
ELT antenna cracking (SB-021425-B): mandatory inspection for serials 00001 and 00003-00224. Nose landing gear actuator rigging and stop switches (SB-032420-C): mandatory recurring check every 50 hr or 6 months. Throttle cable retrofit (SB-011118): serials 00001 and 00003 to 00020. MSC software 3.0 (SB-073018): serials 00001 to 00044.
Pre-purchase inspection focus
Review the logbook for compliance with every bulletin that applies to the serial number. Ask whether the nose gear was ever retracted with weight on the wheels, and whether the NLG actuator was replaced afterwards. Check the ELT antenna base and whip for cracks. Inspect the tires, brakes, canopy seal, wing locks and vortex generators.
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Safety notes
- The nose landing gear has collapsed during runups and taxiing. If the gear is retracted with weight on the wheels, ICON says the NLG actuator should be replaced.
- A damaged ELT antenna whip may break off and hit the propeller or fuselage, and may stop emergency transmissions.
- Sport flying has inherent risks. The checklists are not all inclusive, so follow the POH and Maintenance Manual.
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Full document text
ICON AIRCRAFT A5 Model Guide The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 is a single-engine piston light sport amphibian built by ICON Aircraft of Vacaville, CA. The registry lists the variant A5-B. The documents describe a hull, Seawings, a water rudder, retractable gear, folding wings and an ICON Parachute System. No performance or weight figures were supplied, so take them from the POH. • The ICON AIRCRAFT A5 is a piston amphibian: the gear switch is DOWN for land and UP for water. • Several mandatory or recurring service bulletins apply, depending on serial number. Check that each one is closed in the logbook. • The preflight is long. It covers the wing lock handles, vortex generators, parachute cover, nose gear and bilge. • No range, speed, weight or seat figures were in the inputs. Get them from the POH and the aircraft's own paperwork. What the documents show The A5 is described as a Light Sport Aircraft with a piston engine and a coolant overflow bottle. It has Seawings, a hull step, a water rudder, a bilge pump and a pop-out parachute cover. The maintenance manual has chapters on the wing fold mechanism and the ICON Parachute System. Service bulletins to verify ELT antenna cracking (SB-021425-B): mandatory inspection for serials 00001 and 00003-00224. Nose landing gear actuator rigging and stop switches (SB-032420-C): mandatory recurring check every 50 hr or 6 months. Throttle cable retrofit (SB-011118): serials 00001 and 00003 to 00020. MSC software 3.0 (SB-073018): serials 00001 to 00044. Pre-purchase inspection focus Review the logbook for compliance with every bulletin that applies to the serial number. Ask whether the nose gear was ever retracted with weight on the wheels, and whether the NLG actuator was replaced afterwards. Check the ELT antenna base and whip for cracks. Inspect the tires, brakes, canopy seal, wing locks and vortex generators. Safety notes: • The nose landing gear has collapsed during runups and taxiing. If the gear is retracted with weight on the wheels, ICON says the NLG actuator should be replaced. • A damaged ELT antenna whip may break off and hit the propeller or fuselage, and may stop emergency transmissions. • Sport flying has inherent risks. The checklists are not all inclusive, so follow the POH and Maintenance Manual.