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.

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(Here is a listing of available Supplemental Type Certifications I got from Avantex)

AA-1: uses a NACA 64-415 airfoil, with a modified leading edge.
AA-1A (B,C, AA-5A and AA5B): is documented as using the same 64-415
. . . . . . but again noted as having a modified leading edge conic section.
GA-7: Cougar is documented as using a NACA 63A415.
All the AA5x/AG5B designs use the same airfoil shape from root to (Sighard F. Hoerner) tip.

• Area (inc fus.) 140.12 sqft
• Flap Area: 12.14 sq ft.  
. . . . deflection +0deg, -45deg
• Aileron Area (inc tabs): 11.82 sqft
• wing incidence: 3.5 deg
• wing dihederal: 5 deg
• wing twist angle: 0 deg
• wing taper ratio: 1
• aspect ratio: 7.1

• Stabilizer area: 17 sq ft
• Elevator Area (inc tabs): 15.41 sqft
• Tab area 3.02 sqft
• Horiz. tail incidence: 0 deg
• Horiz. tail dihedral: 0 deg
• Horiz tail twist: 0 deg
• Horiz Tail taper ratio: 1
• Elevator Travel: 23 deg up 17 deg down
• Tab travel: 14 deg up 30 deg down

• Vertical fin Area: 7.02 sqft
• Rudder Area: 4.8 sqft (inc tab)
• Vert tail offset angle: 0 deg
• Vert Tail sweep angle: 13deg 40 min 17 sec (@ 25% cord line)
• Vert tail taper ratio: .45
• Rudder travel: +/- 25deg

50.0 inches forward of front face of firewall (wing chord 53.32 inches)
264 inches
378.42 inches
91 inches (with beacon)

Canopy Slide Rail

The basic equipment prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see
Certificate Basis) must be installed in the airplane for certification. In addition, the Pilot
Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual is required as follows:

• Airplane Flight Manual dated February 26, 1979, is required for the following aircraft:
...Model AA-5A: S/N 0729, 0741, 0745, 0750, 0754, 0766, 0770, 0774, 0791, 0826 and subsequent.
...Model AA-5B: S/N 0973, 0975, 1021, 1029, 1088, 1092, 1101, 1103, 1104, 1108 and subsequent.

• FAA approved Pilot Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual number POH AGAC-1 is required for
...the following model and serial number airplanes: Model AG-5B: S/N 99998, 10000 through 10174.

• FAA approved Pilot Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual number POH AG5B-1 is required for
...the following model and serial number airplanes: Model AG-5B: S/N 10201 and subsequent.

A current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment in the certificated empty weight and also loading instructions, must be provided for each airplane at the time of original certification.

A. Applicable to Model AA-5 and Model AA-5A (with Standard Tanks)
.....The certificated weight empty and corresponding center-of-gravity location must include 6 lbs.
.....(1 gallon) at (+90.9) of unusable fuel. (Undrainable fuel and oil is negligible.)

B. Applicable to Model AG-5B, AA-5B and Model AA-5A (with Optional Tanks)
.....The certificated weight empty and corresponding center-of-gravity location must include 9.6 lbs.
.....(1.6 gallons) at (+94.8) of unusable fuel. (Undrainable fuel and oil is negligible.)

C. The AG-5B also includes full oil in the certified weight empty and corresponding
.....center-of-gravity location.

The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot:
...."THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL OR UTILITY CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
......COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS,
......MARKINGS, AND MANUALS."

ACROBATIC MANEUVERS ARE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:  . . . . . .(Note:) SPINS ARE PROHIBITED

Maneuver

Chandelles

Lazy Eights

Steep Turns

Stalls (except whip stalls)
Maximum altitude loss:

Entry Speed (in knots, CAS)

106 knots CAS (AA-5 & AA-5A)
113 knots CAS (AA-5B & AG-5B)
106 knots CAS (AA-5 & AA-5A)
113 knots CAS (AA-5B & AG-5B)
106 knots CAS (AA-5 & AA-5A)
113 knots CAS (AA-5B & AG-5B)
Slow deceleration
350 FEET (AA-5A & AA-5B & AG-5B)
300 FEET (AA-5)

Demonstrated Crosswind:

16 knots (AA-5A & AA-5B & AG-5B)
14 knots (AA-5)

AA-5A, AA-5B AND AG-5B:   NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS.
AA-5:   KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED.

THIS AIRPLANE IS CERTIFICATED FOR THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS AS OF DATE OF ORIGINAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE: IFR, VFR, DAY, NIGHT

• REFER TO WEIGHT AND BALANCE FOR LOADING INSTRUCTIONS.
• READ FUEL GAUGES IN LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY.
• FOR NORMAL OPERATION, MAINTAIN FUEL BALANCE.

On the left side of the cabin:

In baggage compartment:

On rear seat base (visible with seat in cargo position):

Under rear seat base (visible with rear seat back upright):

Near fuel caps:
.... AA-5  & AA-5A with Standard Fuel Tanks: "FUEL MINIMUM 80/87 OCTANE 19 U.S. GAL. CAP"
.... AA-5A with Optional Fuel Tanks: "FUEL MINIMUM 80/87 OCTANE 26.3 U.S. GAL. CAP"
.... AA-5B & AG-5B: "FUEL MINIMUM 100/100 OCTANE 26.3 U.S. GAL. CAP"

Fuel control panel:
Model AA-5 and Model AA-5A Standard Fuel Tanks:

Model AA-5A Optional Fuel Tanks, Model AA-5B and Model AG-5B Standard Fuel Tanks;

On glove box door: 

Model AA-5 / Model AA-5A:  

On glove box door: 

Model AA-5B:  

On instrument panel:

On left hand side panel:

Model AG-5B:  

On baggage door:

Throttle Quadrant:

On eyebrow:

Life limits for each model are found in the section for each individual model.