Why does the Grumman Cheetah have a cheetah on it?

Why does the Grumman Cheetah have a cheetah on it?

Because the Cheetah looked very much like the Traveler externally, Grumman’s marketing department created a “leaping cheetah” emblem to differentiate it from the earlier AA-5. Grumman sold its light aircraft division to Gulfstream Aerospace in 1978 and the division was renamed Gulfstream American.

What happened to the AA-5A?

Grumman sold its light aircraft division to Gulfstream Aerospace in 1978 and the division was renamed Gulfstream American. Gulfstream continued production of the AA-5A until 1979.

How many gallons of fuel does a Chevy Cheetah hold?

Fuel capacity was increased from the Traveler’s 37 US gallons to 52 gallons, thus increasing its range. The new variant was named the AA-5A Cheetah and was introduced as a 1976 model in late 1975. In keeping with its namesake it was six knots (seven mph) faster than the Traveler with the same 150 hp (110 kW) Lycoming O-320-E2G powerplant.

Are the Grumman Cheetah and Tiger airplanes easy to maintain?

In general, the Cheetah and Tiger are simple airplanes that lack hydraulic systems and retractable landing gear. But you won’t get any free passes when it comes to maintenance just because these are little airplanes. Sadly, more than one shop told us some Grumman owners don’t take maintenance seriously enough.

How many AA-5A Cheetahs did Gulfstream make?

Grumman sold its light aircraft division to Gulfstream Aerospace in 1978 and the division was renamed Gulfstream American. Gulfstream continued production of the AA-5A until 1979. A total of 900 Cheetahs were produced. AA-5B Tiger

Which Grumman should you buy?

Which four-place Grumman you choose might depend on the need for speed, climb and payload. The Grumman Cheetah and bigger-engined Tiger may be overlooked by some buyers searching the crowded under-$50K used airplane market. In fact, among entry-level Cessna and Piper models, the AA-5A Cheetah could very well be a used market leader.