General information about Grumman-American AA-1
The Grumman-American AA-1 belongs to the family of lightweight two-seat sports and school aircraft. Other names include the American AA-1 or the Gulfstream-American AA-1. The machine was designed by Jim Bede in 1962. Actually planned as the self-propelled aircraft BD-1, the project was taken over by the American manufacturer American Aviation Corporation and produced as AA-1. However, the first flight took place much earlier, on July 11, 1963. The family of the single-engine American AA-1 includes the following variants: the original American Aviation AA-1 Yankee Clipper and AA-1A Trainer, the Grumman American AA-1B Trainer and TR-2 and the Gulfstream American AA-1C Lynx and T-Cat , During the production period from 1968 to 1978, a total of 1,820 machines were produced. Unique are the hull made of aluminum honeycomb, and the absence of rivets on the wings, without losing strength.
Technical Data for the Grumman-American AA-1
The American AA-1 has capacities for one pilot and one passenger. The machine is 5.87 meters long and 2.07 meters high. With a span of 7.64 meters, it has a wing area of 9.10 square meters. With these dimensions results in a unladen mass of 461 kilograms and a maximum takeoff weight of 680 kilograms. Powered by a 81-kilowatt Lycoming O-235 C2C piston engine, the American AA-1 reaches speeds up to 313 kilometers per hour. However, the cruising speed is 232 kilometers per hour. The machine reaches a service altitude of 4,191 meters and a range of 785 kilometers.
Products and services for the Grumman-American AA-1
We are happy to wait for your machine or carry out maintenance or repairs. In addition, we offer inspection flights, weighing and hourly checks. Since we want to offer you the best possible service, we are always available for your request. We rely on the many years of experience and expertise of our experts and are constantly informed about new changes in aviation. Thus, we can also implement individual special requests in accordance with the law for you and your American AA-1. Talk to us, we look forward to seeing you!
