Grumman American AA1
Grumman American · piston, 1 engine · ICAO AA1
The Grumman American AA1 has the shortest wheelbase of the 360 types on this site with a published figure, and the shortest length and the shortest wingspan of the 364 types on this site.
Airport design codes
- I
Design Group I. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- A
Approach Category A. From its FAA reference approach speed of 69 kt (band under 91 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 4.1 ft | 1.2 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 lb | 680 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 1,500 lb | 680 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1A | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
No type here is shorter; the next longer is the Van’s RV-12.
Main gear 6.6 ft wide (2.0 m), 27% of the span; wheelbase 4.1 ft (1.2 m), 21% of the length.
US records: 462 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 722 on the US register.
One of 2 variants on the Grumman American AA-1 and AA-5 page.
Closest in size on this site
- Grumman American AA1
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Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.