Grumman American AviationOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · United States
AA-1 Trainer
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 108 hp81 kW
- Cruise
- 109 kt201 km/h
About the AA-1 Trainer
The American Aviation AA-1 Trainer is a fixed-wing aircraft produced by American Aviation. It functions as a light, two-seat trainer powered by a single flat-four engine, designed to support student pilots and flight training operations.
The lineage of the design stems from an initial homebuilt kit concept that was later adapted for formal airworthiness certification as a factory-assembled aircraft featuring folding wings. Complex regulatory hurdles regarding the wing folding mechanism, substantial expenses, and disagreements among project partners ultimately led to the departure of the original designer and a corporate rebranding.
AA-1 Trainer running costs
$173 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $3,700 | $4,756 | $5,555 |
| Oil | $86 | $108 | $140 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $11,453 | $17,331 | $24,628 |
| Per hour | $115 | $173 | $246 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-235-C2C
- Power
- 108 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,400 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 4.9 – 6.2 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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