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. AA5 Traveler. /. AA5A Cheetah. /. AA5B Tiger. /. AG5B Tiger. /. Data common to all models

Type Certificate Data Sheet:

A16EA (airframe).  Revision 15 

The Certification basis of the aircraft is taken from FAR 23 effective February 1, 1965, and Amendments 23-1 through 23-8, Date of Application for Type Certificate, July 2, 1970. Type Certificate No. A16EA issued November 12, 1971.

E-286 (Engine: O-360-A4K) Revision 20

Type Certificate Holder:

True Flight Holdings, LLC
True Flight Aerospace, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
2950 Madison Highway, Valdosta, Georgia 31601 - (229) 242-6337

Fight Manual:

Airplane Flight Manual dated February 26, 1979, is required for the following aircraft:
Model AA-5B: S/N 0973, 0975, 1021, 1029, 1088, 1092, 1101, 1103, 1104, 1108 and subsequent.

III.  Model AA-5B, Tiger, 4 PCLM, Utility/Normal Category, approved November 27, 1974

Engine:

One each Lycoming O-360-A4K (Carburetor HA-6 with setting 10-5092 or 10-5219)
(Type Certificate Number E-286).

Fuel:

100/100 minimum grade aviation gasoline

Engine Limits:

For all operations, 2700 rpm (180 hp)

Propeller and Propeller Limits:

McCauley Model 1A170/FFA7563 with B-4273 spacer (aluminum) or 1A170/KFA7563
with B-4273 spacer (aluminum), Type Certificate Number P-857. Static rpm at
maximum permissible throttle setting; not over 2325; not under 2175. Diameter: not
over 75 inches; not under 74.5 inches. No additional tolerance permitted.

Propeller Spinner:

(Original spinner installation) Backplate Assembly 5506006-502, Shim 5502035-2,
Front Bulkhead 5506005-2 or -4 and Spinner Assembly 5506002-1 or -503; or (Globe
spinner installation) Bulkhead Assembly Aft 5506008-505, Bulkhead Assembly
Fwd 5506010-503, Doubler 5506011-3 and Spinner 5506009-3.

Airspeed Limits (CAS):

Vne Never exceed 200 mph (174 knots)
Vno Maximum structural cruising 165 mph (143 knots)
Va Maneuvering utility category 130 mph (113 knots)
Va Maneuvering normal category 130 mph (113 knots)
Vfe Flaps extended 120 mph (104 knots)
Canopy partially opened 130 mph (113 knots)

C.G Range:

Normal (+89.0) to (+92.5) at 2,400 lbs.
. . . . . . .(+81.0) to (+92.5) at 1,780 lbs.
Utility . .(+83.17) to (+85.32) at 1,850 lbs.
. . . . . . ..(+81.0) to (+85.32) at 1,780 lbs.
Straight line variation between points given.

Maximum Weight:

2,050 lbs. (Utility Category)
2,400 lbs. (Normal Category)

Number of Seats:

2 at (+90.6)  Note:  This is the forward limit.
2 at (+126.0)

Maximum Baggage:

120 lbs. at (+148.0)

Maximum Cargo:

340 lbs. at (+116.4)   Note: Rear Seat Folded Down

Fuel Capacity:

51 gallons (2 wing tanks) at (+94.8)    (See NOTE 1 in "Data Common to all models" for unusable fuel)

Oil Capacity:

8 quarts at (+32.0) (6 quarts usable) (2 quarts minimum)

Control Surface Movements:
(Nominal from Neutral)

Elevator 23° ± 1° up, 17° ± 2° down
Rudder 25° ± 2° left, 25° ± 2° right
Ailerons 15° + 2-0° up, 7.5° + 2½-0° down
Flaps 45° ± 2° down
Elevator Trim Tab 14° ± 3° up 30° ± 1° down

Serial Numbers Eligible:

AA5B-0001 and up (Normal and Utility Category)

Service Life Limit:

Information with respect to service life limited parts on this Model is contained in the applicable manufacturer's service manual, "Model AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, AG-5B Service Manual," Section 3-00, "Service Life Limited Components." Service life limits appearing in this manual may not be changed without FAA Engineering approval. Service life limited parts must be retired in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Component
Inboard Spar Assembly
Wing Spar Assembly
Wing Outboard Spar assembly
Shoulder Bolt.

Part Number
5102310-501
5201002-501
5201189-501
901044-2,-3

Service Life (Hours)
. . . . . 12,000
. . . . . 12,500
. . . . . 12,500
. . . .  .. 7,250

Production Basis:

None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft manufactured subsequent to May 12, 2000, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with the approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics.