Grumman American AviationOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · United States
GA-7 Cougar
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 160 hp119 kW
- Cruise
- 160 kt296 km/h
About the GA-7 Cougar
The American Aviation GA-7 Cougar is an American twin-engine, all-metal light aircraft featuring a low-wing cantilever layout and retractable landing gear. Designed to seat four occupants, it serves as a multi-engine progression from the manufacturer's single-engine aircraft line and suits pilots seeking twin-engine training or personal travel.
Following its initial prototype flight in December 1974, the design underwent modifications—such as swapping a sliding canopy for a side door—before a production prototype flew in early 1977. Ownership changes preceded a brief manufacturing run spanning two model years before production halted. The type certificate later changed hands multiple times to French and American entities, including an unsuccessful attempt by SOCATA to develop a modernized training variant.
This page covers the Grumman American Aviation GA-7, GA-7, GA-7 Cougar: the same aircraft under other designations.
GA-7 Cougar running costs
$352 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $11,023 | $14,104 | $16,486 |
| Oil | $256 | $320 | $416 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $4,333 | $5,333 | $9,667 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $1,833 | $2,167 | $2,500 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $5,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $25,445 | $35,224 | $47,669 |
| Per hour | $254 | $352 | $477 |
Engine
- Model
- 2 × Lycoming O-320-D1D
- Power
- 160 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 14.6 – 18.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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