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AA-5A Cheetah

Grumman's engineers felt that the AA-5 design had more speed potential than the original Traveler, even with its 1975 improvements, and so embarked on an aerodynamic cleanup and redesign. Changes were made to the engine cowling and baffling to reduce cooling drag, the exhaust system was redesigned, the main landing gear fairings were further improved, the ventral fin was eliminated, and the horizontal tail was enlarged to allow a larger center of gravity range. Fuel capacity was increased from the Traveler's 37 US gallons to 52 gallons, thus increasing its range.

The new variant was named the AA-5A Cheetah and was introduced as a 1976 model in late 1975. In keeping with its namesake it was six knots (seven mph) faster than the Traveler with the same 150 hp (110 kW) Lycoming O-320-E2G powerplant. Because the Cheetah looked very much like the Traveler externally, Grumman's marketing department created a "leaping cheetah" emblem to differentiate it from the earlier AA-5.

Grumman sold its light aircraft division to Gulfstream Aerospace in 1978 and the division was renamed Gulfstream American. Gulfstream continued production of the AA-5A until 1979. A total of 900 Cheetahs were produced.


Specifications and Performance:

Documentation:

 Manufacturer Gulfstream American
 Years Built 1976-1979
 Number Built 900
 Type Single engine, 4-seat, fixed gear
 Wingspan 31 ft 5 ins
 Length 22 ft
 Height 8 ft
 Empty Weight 1,286 lbs
 Gross Weight 2,200 lbs
 Payload W/Std Fuel 692 lbs
 Engine Lycoming 0-320-E2G 150hp @ 2,700 rpm
 TBO 2,000 hrs
 Useable Fuel (Max) 51 US gal
 Useable Fuel (Std) 37 US gal
 Takeoff Ground Roll 880 ft
 Takeoff Over 50'1,600 ft 
 Rate Of Climb 660 fpm
 Landing Over 50' 1,100 ft
 Landing Ground Roll 380 ft
 Stall Speed (Vso) 53 kts
 Max Speed 136 kts
 Cruise Speed (75% Pwr) 128 kts
 Cruise Altitude 8,500 ft
 Cruise Range (45m Reserve) 657 nm
 Service Ceiling 12,650 ft
 Wing Loading 15.7 lbs/sq ft
 Power Loading 14.7 lbs/bhp
 Propellor (Dia/Pitch) McCauley 73/59 Fixed

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