Grumman AA-5
Aircraft & Rides
American Aviation, later purchased by Grumman Aerospace
Built By:
1971
First Flight:
834
Number Built:
Lycoming O-320 Four Cylinder Horizontal
Displacement--320 cu. in.
Max RPM--2,450
Horsepower--160 (high compression pistons)
Engine:
31 feet, 6 inches
Wingspan:
22 feet
Length:
8 feet
Height:
2,200 pounds Loaded
Weight:
One pilot, three passengers
Crew:
157 MPH
Max Speed:
139 MPH
Cruise Speed:
618 Miles
Range:
12,650 feet
Ceiling:
Our Aircraft's History:
Manufacturer's S/N AA5-0107
Our AA-5 was manufactured in 1972, after American Aviation was purchased by Grumman Aerospace. In the late 1990s, it was purchased by Roger Palmer, one of the founding members of Butler County Warbirds. Nicknamed "Ruby," Roger made a gift of this aircraft to Butler County Warbirds shortly before he passed away in 2003. We are continuing to maintain it, using it for fundraising rides, and honoring Roger's memory and his love of flying.