Models
American Aviation aircraft in the FAA registry
American Aviation Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1960s, which produced light single-engine aircraft. In 1972, it became the Grumman American Aviation Corporation.
According to the FAA registry, there are 307 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "AMERICAN". Of these, 301 registrations are currently valid. These aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine models powered by reciprocating engines. The majority of these planes were built between 1968 and 1974, with half of the fleet constructed in 1972 or earlier. Most of the fleet, specifically 298 aircraft, falls under the standard airworthiness class.
The registry lists distinct models that dominate the fleet. The AA-1 is the most common variant, with 153 registered aircraft. These were built between 1968 and 1971 and seat two people. The AA-5 follows with 127 registered aircraft, built between 1971 and 1974, offering four seats. The AA-1B has 26 registered units, produced from 1972 to 1973, and seats two. Finally, the USA model has one registered aircraft with a single seat.
Geographically, Texas holds the most registrations with 34 aircraft, followed by Florida with 26, and California with 25. The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, such as "AMERICAN AVIATION," which accounts for 207 aircraft.
For technical reference, Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) are available for the primary models. TCDS A11EA, held by True Flight Holdings LLC, covers the AA-1 and AA-1B models. TCDS A16EA, also held by True Flight Holdings LLC, covers the AA-5 model. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as AMERICAN AVIATION.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, American Aviation.