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Grumman AA-5/A/B Traveller/Cheeta/Tiger

Grumman · AA5

A RECAT F piston with 1 engine that tops out at FL127, staying below standard jet routes. Cruises at just 127 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Climbs at only 660 fpm, so plan for gradual altitude changes.

1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL127 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines1 x Piston
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling12,650 ft (FL127)
Max climb rate660 fpm
Max descent rate1,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed53 kts
Landing speed65 kts
Cruise speed127 kts
Maximum speed164 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length2,965 ft (0.49 nm)
Landing field length2,035 ft (0.34 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationNo
SRS category1
LAHSO category1

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