GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 7
MODEL GA‐7/COUGAR
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
7‐21
Issued: April 10, 1978
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The aft baggage compartment is accessible through a key operated door on the right hand side of the aft fuselage.
The aft baggage compartment has a maximum limit of 175 pounds. Tie down straps are provided and should be
used to secure any baggage or cargo carried in the compartment.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT OR
CARRY AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
NOSE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
A nose baggage compartment, with access door on right hand side of the nose section, is provided on the GA‐
7/Cougar as optional equipment. A maximum of 75 pounds may be carried in the nose baggage compartment. A
net type tie down is provided and should be used for securing any baggage or cargo carried in the nose section.
Refer to Section 6 for loading information.
SEATS AND BELTS
Contoured front seats are individually adjustable fore and aft using the adjustment levers located on the front
(center) of each seat. The front seat folds forward for easy access to the rear seat. Each seat is provided with a
seat belt and a shoulder harness.
The shoulder harnesses are adjustable, and may be loosened in cruise to allow freedom of movement. They
should be tight during takeoff and landing, as this increases the effectiveness of the seat belt substantially.
The seat belts should be adjusted to lie low on the hips, as tightly as can be worn without discomfort. The
shoulder harnesses should lie over the outer shoulder and across the chest, with no slack during takeoff and
landing.
WARNING
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS
AND SHOULDER HARNESSES BE USED ANY TIME THE SEATS ARE OCCUPIED.
SHOULDER HARNESSES HAVE PROVEN TO MINIMIZE INJURIES RESULTING
FROM UNEXPECTED TURBULENCE AND ACCIDENTS.