N261WA - Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A Aircraft Registration

AA5

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5A

Aircraft Description

N261WA is a Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruoho John W in Chaska, MN. The registration certificate was issued on January 4, 2013. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A284A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N261WA was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 1,674 Grumman American Avn. Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AA-5A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261WA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Model
AA-5A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AA5AA-5 Traveler
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 4, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
RUOHO JOHN W
Address
615 TUPELO WAY
City
CHASKA
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55318-1885
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50502251
Mode S Code (Hex)
A284A9

Additional Details

Registration
N261WA
Serial Number
AA5A0467
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00343242

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC