Grumman Tiger AA-5B [Archive]

Pedota

6th Apr 2006, 12:25

I am looking to buy a Grumman Tiger AA-5B for private use and am in discussions with an owner. Does anyone have any insights or comments about these aircraft? I am especially interested in things I should look out for – both operationally and from a maintenance point of view.

Many thanks

Pedota :ok:

Newforest

6th Apr 2006, 13:43

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=215610&highlight=AA.5a+cHEETAH

Probably get a lot of info. from this recent thread.

jammydonut

6th Apr 2006, 14:03

The Tiger was one of the first A/c to have laminated wings containing the fuel tanks....check the trailing edges to see if has been riveted...

The Messiah

6th Apr 2006, 14:34

.....also no direct nosewheel steering but overall a fantastic little aeroplane.

Pedota

6th Apr 2006, 23:01

The comments are very much appreciated . . . and Newforest, that link is great!!

Thankyou

Pedota:ok:

the wizard of auz

7th Apr 2006, 06:18

Check for corrosion on that big round wing spar. a very exxy fix if it has any, and they are known for it.

v570

9th Apr 2006, 20:03

Hi, Ring this number and ask for John Reid 0064 6 8674684, he will tell you all you need to know.

Pedota

10th Apr 2006, 13:34

I've just picked up this post and I'll give John a call in the morning.

Regards

Pedota :ok:

tlf

3rd May 2006, 12:46

The Tiger was one of the first A/c to have laminated wings containing the fuel tanks....check the trailing edges to see if has been riveted...

Bonded, not laminated. There's a big difference.
And actually the Traveller had them long before the Tiger came along.