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General Info, Performance and Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

Grumman Tiger takeoff ground roll?

A

865 feet

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2
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Grumman Tiger landing ground roll?

A

410 feet

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Grumman Tiger

Stall Speed (flaps up, power off)

Stall Speed (flaps down, power off)

A

Stall Speed (flaps up, power off) = 56 knots

Stall Speed (flaps down, power off) = 53 knots

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4
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Grumman Tiger

Max weight

Standard empty weight

A

Max weight: 2400 lbs

Standard Empty Weight: 1398 lbs

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5
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Grumman Tiger

Fuel Capacity (total)

Fuel Capacity (usable)

Oil Capacity

A

Fuel Capacity (total)​

52.6 Gal

Fuel Capacity (usable)

51 Gal

Oil Capacity

8 qts

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6
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What BHP and RPM is the Grumman Tiger’s Avco Lycoming engine?

A

180 BHP at 2700 RPM

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7
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How often is it recommended to change the oil?

A

Every 50 hours of engine operation

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8
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What is the useful load for the normal category?

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Well, the max weight is 2400 pounds and the standard empty weight is 1398, so that leaves us with 1000 lbs of useful load.

And for 53*6 = 318 lbs of fuel for full tanks, we’re left with 682 for people and baggage.

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9
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Grumman Tiger VNE KIAS?

A

172 KIAS

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10
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What is the VNO KIAS (max structural cruising speed) for the Grumman Tiger?

A

VNO KIAS = 142

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11
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What is the VA KIAS for the Grumman Tiger?

What else does this max speed apply to?

A

VA KIAS = 112

This is also the max speed in which you can open the canopy!

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12
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For the Grumman Tiger, what is the VFE (max flap extension) speed KIAS?

A

VFE KIAS = 103

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13
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Spins are prohibited in the Grumman Tiger, but if you inadvertently find yourself in one, what is the recovery procedure?

A
  1. Throttle – IDLE
  2. Ailerons – NEUTRAL
  3. Rudder and elevator – FULL RUDDER oppositive rotation, FULL FORWARD ELEVATOR simultaneously
  4. Controls – NEUTRALIZE and smoothly PULL OUT OF DIVE
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14
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Grumman Tiger maximum glide speed

A

Grumman Tiger Max Glide = 72 KIAS

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15
Q

For the Grumman Tiger taking off, what is the…

Normal Takeoff Climb Out (Best Rate Vy)

Best Angle Climb out

A

Normal Takeoff Climb Out (Best Rate Vy)

90 KIAS

Best Angle Climb out

70 KIAS

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16
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For the Grumman Tiger while landing, what are the…

Normal Approach Speed, Flaps Up

Normal Approach Speed, Flaps Down

Short Field Approach, Flaps Down

A

Normal Approach Speed, Flaps Up

72 KIAS

Normal Approach Speed, Flaps Down

69 KIAS

Short Field Approach, Flaps Down

63 KIAS

17
Q

Grumman Tiger STARTING ENGINE Checklist

A
  1. Master/alternator switch – ON
  2. Mixture – FULL RICH
  3. Carb Heat – OFF
  4. Fuel Selector Valve – Set to fullest tank
  5. Prime – As required
  6. Flaps – UP
  7. Aux fuel pump – ON (check pressure in green)
  8. Propeller – CLEAR
  9. Ignition Switch – ON LEFT
  10. Throttle – Open 1/4 inch
  11. Starter Button – Press, release when engine starts
  12. Ignition Switch – ON BOTH
  13. Oil Pressure – Check within 30seconds normal day, 60s cold day
  14. Engine – Warm up at 1000 RPM
  15. Aux Fuel pump – OFF
18
Q

For starting the Grumman Tiger,

What are some considerations regarding priming on normal days, cold days, and extremely cold days?

A

For priming, 1-3 strokes should be sufficient.

Below 4°C, 4-6 strokes may be needed

For extremely cold days, pull the prop through 4 or 5 revolutions

19
Q

If you over-primed the Grumman Tiger and failing to start, what should you do?

A

If it is a warm day and the engine fails to start on the first attempt, make a second attempt without priming again. If that fails, the engine could be over-primed. In that case, go

Mixture – FULL LEAN

Throttle – FULL OPEN

Starter – ENGAGE

Mixture – FULL RICH when engine starts and reduce throttle

20
Q

Grumman Tiger Normal Takeoff checklist

A
  1. Flaps – UP
  2. Carb heat – OFF
  3. Aux fuel pump – ON
  4. Throttle – FULL OPEN
  5. Elevator – Rotation at 50-55 KIAS
  6. Climb Speed – 90 KIAS
21
Q

Grumman Tiger Before landing checklist

A
  1. Seats, seat belts, and harness – Adjust and lock
  2. Fuel Selector – On fullest tank
  3. Mixture – FULL RICH
  4. Aux fuel pump – ON
  5. Carb heat – ON if required
  6. Parking Brake – OFF
  7. Flaps – Set as required
  8. Airspeed – 65 - 70 KIAS
  9. Landing light – ON as required

Grumman Tiger AA-5B (2 decks)

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