GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 2
MODEL GA‐7/COUGAR
LIMITATIONS
2‐8
Issued: April 10, 1978
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS (FLAPS UP)
Normal category at maximum takeoff weight of 3800 pounds:
Positive Load Factor (Maximum):
3.8 G
Negative Load Factor (Maximum):
1.5 G
FLIGHT CREW LIMITS
Minimum flight crew for FAR 91 operations is one pilot.
MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING LIMITS
Maximum passenger seating configuration – Three passengers (plus one pilot).
OPERATION LIMITS
The standard airplane is approved for day VFR conditions. With the proper optional equipment installed, the
airplane is approved for day and night VFR and/or IFR operations.
FUEL LIMITATIONS
Two Tanks:
59 U.S. gallons each
Total Capacity:
118 U.S. gallons
Total Usable:
114 U.S. gallons (57 gallons each wing)
Unusable Fuel:
2.0 gallons in each wing (Total 4.0 gallons)
Approved Minimum Fuel Grades and Color:
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
100 Low Lead Aviation Fuel (Blue)
Fuel Pressure:
0.5 PSI minimum, 8.0 PSI maximum
NOISE LEVEL LIMITATIONS
The noise level determined for the GA‐7/Cougar, as specified in FAR, Part 36, has been established at 71.99 dBA.
No determination has been made by the Federal Aviation Administration that the noise levels in this manual are,
or should be acceptable or unacceptable for operation at, into, or out of any airport.
