Grumman Tiger AA-5B

[Pedota]

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

[Newforest]

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...=AA.5a+cHEETAH

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

[jammydonut]

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]

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

[Pedota]

Many thanks

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

Thankyou

Pedota

[the wizard of auz]

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

[v570]

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

[Pedota]

Thanks V570 . . .

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

Regards

Pedota

[tlf]

Originally Posted by jammydonut

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.