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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.

Type Certificate Holder:

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

STCs:

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

The following data is common to all AA5, AA5A, AA5B, and AG5B aircraft


Airfoils shapes:
(from James Sleigh)

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.

Main Wing:
NACA 64,415 (modified)

• 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

Horizontal Tail:
NACA 66,-012

• 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 Tail:
NACA 65,-012

• 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


Datum:
Overall Length:
Width:
Height:

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

Leveling means:

Canopy Slide Rail

Equipment:

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.

Note 1:

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.

Note 2 (a):

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."

 

. Normal Category:

Maximum Design Weight:

Design Manuevering speed Va:

Flight Load Factors:

2,200 LBS. (AA-5 & AA-5A)
2,400 LBS. (AA-5B & AG-5B)
106 knots CAS (AA-5 & AA-5A)
113 knots CAS (AA-5B & AG-5B)
FLAPS UP +3.8, -1.52
FLAPS DOWN +3.5
NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS, INCLUDING SPINS, APPROVED

. Utility Category:

Maximum Design Weight:

Design Manuevering speed Va:

Flight Load Factors:

1,850 LBS. (AA-5 & AA-5A)
2,050 LBS. (AA-5B & AG-5B)
106 knots CAS (AA-5 & AA-5A)
113 knots CAS (AA-5B & AG-5B)
FLAPS UP +4.4, -1.76
FLAPS DOWN +3.5
REAR SEAT MUST NOT BE OCCUPIED

 

 

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.

Note 2 (b):

On the left side of the cabin:

"130 MPH MAXIMUM CANOPY OPEN TO HERE.
NO FLIGHT WITH CANOPY OPEN BEYOND THIS POINT."

Note 2 (c):

In baggage compartment:

"120 POUNDS MAXIMUM BAGGAGE. FOR ADDITIONAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS,
. SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA. NO HEAVY OBJECTS ON HAT SHELF."

Note 2 (d):

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

"NO PASSENGERS. 340 POUNDS MAXIMUM CARGO. DISTRIBUTE EVENLY. FOR ADDITIONAL
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS, SEE WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA AND OWNER'S MANUAL."

Note 2 (e):

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

"NO STEP - BEFORE FLIGHT - REAR SEAT MUST BE TURNED DOWN TO COVER THIS AREA."

Note 2 (f):

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"

Note 2 (g):

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

Left Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right Fuel
18.5 Gal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.5 Gal

x

 

. . .Both OFF



 

 

 

 

 

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

Left Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right Fuel
25.5 Gal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.5 Gal

x

 

. . .Both OFF

Note 2 (h):

On glove box door: 

Model AA-5 / Model AA-5A:  

Nose: 21 psi
Main: 24 psi

 

On glove box door: 

Model AA-5B:  

Nose: 25 psi
Main: 34 psi

 

Note 2 (i):

On instrument panel:

"CAUTION: FLASHING BEACON IN CLOUDS MAY CAUSE VISUAL DISORIENTATION."

 

 

 

 

"TURN OFF STROBE IN CLOUD, FOG, OR HAZE. TAXI WITH STROBE OFF."

Note 2 (j):

On left hand side panel:

"FOR FLIGHT WITH REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS AND/OR CARGO, CHECK WEIGHT& BALANCE"

 

Model AG-5B:  

Nose: 25 psi
Main: 34 psi

Note 2 (k):

On baggage door:

"TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE, SLIDE HANDLE FORWARD."

 

 

Note 2 (l):

Throttle Quadrant:

"FRICTION ADJUST."

Note 2 (m):

On eyebrow:

"NO SMOKING."

 

Note 3:

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