PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK Model AA·5A'CHEETAH

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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE
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Gulfstream ~e Corporation
Ac:arraa 91MPANY
Savannah, Georgie, U.S.A.
Issued: January 15, 1977
Revision 4: March 2, 1988
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© 1988 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this publication. No part may
be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any part or form
or by any means, electronic, photoCopying, microfilm, microfiche, mechanical, or
otherwise, without prior written pe~mission of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
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GULFSTREAMAEROSPACE
MODEL AA·5A CH EElA H LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Dates of Issue for original and revised pages are:
Original ............. 0 ••.......•. January 15, 1977
Revision ............ 1 ............ Docember 15, 1977
RevisiOn ...••..•.••• 2 ............ July 15, 1978
Revision ............ 3 ............ February 15, 1979
Revision ............ 4 .........., .' March 2, 1988
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES IN THIS HAt-lDBOOK IS 181, CONSISTING OF THE
FOLLOWING. THIS INCLUDES THE SUPPLEM~NTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9 WHICH
COVER OPTIONAL SYSTEt.!IS AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
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GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
.",~PEL AA·5A CHEETAH WE LCOME ABOARD
WELCOME ABOARD!
Your AA·5A Cheetah has been designed and constructed to provide you with a
responsive four·place airplanE! to serve combortably and economically your needs
for either pleasure or busine~s. flying.
This handbook has been prepared to help you obtain the maximum pleasure and
utility from your airplane. Read it carefully, review it frequently, and keep it with
you in the airplane at all times.
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With proper operational techniques and good maintenance, your Gulfstream
American Cheetah should serve you well. Get to know your Gulfstream American
Dealer. He is equipped to provide any assistance that may be required.
Revised: February 15, 1979
PERFORMANCE· GU LFSTREAMAME RICAN
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL AA·5A CHEETAH
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PERFORMANCE-SPECIFICATIONS-
SPEED:
MaxillllHll at SI~<l Level 136 KNOTS
Cruise, IlJ"u Power at 8500 FI. 127 K~IOTS
Cruise, 65"0 Power at 8500 FI. 118 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended Lean Mixture with fuel allowance for engine start,
taxi, takeoff, climb ann 45 minutes reserve at 50% power.
75% Power at 8500 FI. . . ... 657 NM
51 Gallons USilble Fuel . . . 5 HRS: 15 MIN
75% Power at 8500 Ft. . . . . . ... 448 NM
37 Gallons Usable Fuel . . . 3 HRS: 38 MIN
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL .. 660 FPM
SERVICE CEILING. . . . . .12,650 FT
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ..... . · .880 Fl ').
Total Distance Over 50· F t Obstacle · 1600 FT
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ........... . · .380 FT
Total Distance Over 50·Ft Obstacle · 1100 FT
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off ... .55 KNOTS
Flaps Down, Power Off .53 KNOTS
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT. 2200 l.BS
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT: 1286 l.BS
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (Normal Category) .120 l.8S
WING LOADING: Pouncls/Sq Ft 15.7
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP .. 14.7
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY
Standard Tanks ..... . 38 GAl.
Optional Long Range Tanks 52.6 GAL
01 L CAPACITY ..... . · . 80TS
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming .. . .0·320·E2G
150 BHP at 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed, Diameter ... 73 IN.
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• Performance specifications are based upon stanrlarn atmosphere, zero wind, a~l.
gross weight conditions.
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MODEL AA·5A CHEETAH TABLE OF CONTENTS
TAB~E OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL ., . 1
LIMITATIONS .2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .3
NORMAL PROCEDURES .4
PERFORMANCE ... .5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST .6
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION .7
AIRPLANE HANDLING.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .8
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures) .9
SAFETY INFORMATION ..... . 10
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GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
WARRANTY MODEL AA-5A CHEETAH
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (herein GULFSTREAM ~)'
AME RICAN), warrants each new aircraft and part thereof manufactured by it,
together with all new aircraft equipment and accessories bearing the name
"GULFSTREAM AMERICAN," to be free from defects in material and work
manship under normal use and service, but extends no warranty of any kind,
expressed or implied, to any items not manufactured by GULFSTREAM
AMERICAN, or not so bearing its name, whether incorporated into or installed in
the aircraft, except thilt the workmanship involved in installing such items is
warranted to be without defect. The obligation of GULFS'fREAM AMERICAN
under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at the option of
GUL FSTR EAM AME R.ICAN, of any such aircraft, or any part or accessory which
shall within six (6) months (twelve (12) months dn 1978 and subsequent models)
of operation be found defective. Such aircraft, part or accessory is to be returned
to a GULFSTREAM AMERICAN DEALER upon which examination by
GULFSTR EAM AME RICAN, shall disclose to its reasonable satisfaction to have
been thus defective. This warranty shall not in any way apply to or cover any
products which are in GULFSTREAM AMERICAN's opinion damaged as a result
of being in any manner altered or repaired outside of the factory of
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN or that shall have been subject to misuse or
negligence.
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to en- )
gines, radios, prorellers, ignition apparatus, st<Jrting devices, generators, batteries,
or other trade accessories, inasmuch as such products are generally warranted
separately by their respective manufacturers.
"THESE WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, STATUtORY OR IMPLIED IN FACT
OR BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ~~ERCHANT­
ABI LlTY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF GULFSTREAM
AMERICAN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY NATURE t~/HATSOEVER.
GULFSTREAM AME RICAN NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
OTHER PERSON OR AUSINESS ORGANIZATION TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER WARRANTY OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
USE OR OPERATION Or- ITS PRODUCTS."
IMMEDIATELY ON COMMENCING FIRST USE OF AN AIRCRAFT, A WAR
RANTY VALIDATION CARD MUST BE FILLED OUT AND MAILED TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE i\~ANAGER, COMMERCIAL
LIGHT AIRCRAFT, P.O. BOX 2206, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31402. NO ")
WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL FlE HONORED IF THIS CARD IS NOT ON FILE
AT THE FACTORY. .
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Revised: February 15, 1979
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN SECTION 1
J, M6bEL AA-5A CHEETAH GENERAL
SECTION 1
'GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Three View " .1·2
Introduction , , ,1-3
Descriptive Data · 1-3
Engine, , .1-3
Propeller , , · 1·3
Fuel .... · 1-4
Oil . , . , , .. , . , " .. · 1-,4
Maximum Certificated Weights · 1·8
Standard Airplane Weights · 1·9
Cabin and Entry Dimensions . . .1-9
Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions · 1·9
Specific Loadings ......... . .1·9
Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology ... .1-9
General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols .1-9
Meteorological TerminolQgy ........ . 1-10
Engine Power Terminologv .......... ,. 1·10
Airplane Performance and :Flight Planning Terminology 1-11
Weight and Balance Terminology .......... . 1·11
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SECTION 1 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
GENERAL MODEL AA-5A CHEETAH
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NOTES:
1. Wheel base length 5'4".
2. Minimum turning radius 19' 11".
3. Pivot point - center of main gear tire. )
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