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1974 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5 TRAVELER
Overview
| Make / Model | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5 TRAVELER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,447 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,150 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Great flight school / time building aircraft. Low maintenance cost, low fuel burn. Low Total Time, Low Prop Time, Mid Time Engine. Consistent Maintenance, All AD’s Complied With, In Annual.
Modifications
Sky-Tec Starter AeroLED Sunbeacon II Rotating Beacon High Compression Pistons - 160hp Upgraded Engine Slick Magnetos Slick Ignition Harness Wing Root Seals Fletchair Windshield Bracket Air Filter
Avionics
Narco Audio Panel Narco MK12D Nav/Com #1 Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB-Out
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL |
| Model | AA5 TRAVELER |
| Serial Number | AA5-0640 |
| Registration # | N7140L |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KJZI |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,447 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 859 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 37 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-E2G |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-38673-27A |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,150 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 163 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Narco Audio Panel Narco MK12D Nav/Com #1 Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB-Out |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Sky-Tec Starter AeroLED Sunbeacon II Rotating Beacon High Compression Pistons - 160hp Upgraded Engine Slick Magnetos Slick Ignition Harness Wing Root Seals Fletchair Windshield Bracket Air Filter |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1974 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: March 1st, 2027 All AD’s Complied With All Logbooks Complete No Major Damage History |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — American General AA 5 Traveler
Typical model-level figures for the American General AA 5 Traveler (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 503 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 122 kts · 140 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 880.0 / 380.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The AA-5 Traveler seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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