Icon Aircraft announced yesterday (Feb. 27) it has increased the maximum gross weight of its A5 amphibian, and as a result, its useful load is now 490 pounds—a boost of 60 pounds. All 2024 model A5s include the gross weight increase, as well as the previously optional four-blade E-Props lightweight propeller. The weight increase can also be retrofitted to existing A5s, according to Icon.
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