1972 Grumman AA5 Traveler
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDynon HDX IFR Glass Panel with two Dynon D10A Supplemental Glass Panels (backup)
installed by Saint Aviation (X35-Dunellon FL). Primary screen shows EFIS / Moving Map / Engine Information System data.Panel-mounted USB-A port to download data or to upload database / system software updates.
Custom metal panel which moved the vertical "stack" 2 inches closer to the pilot.
NEW PS Engineering Audio Panel with Stereo 4-place intercom and Dual Bluetooth channels.
NEW Garmin GPS 175 WAAS enabled GPS. No. 1 Nav/Com Garmin SL-30. No. 2 Com Dynon with "Smart Frequency Download" NEW Trio Autopilot. Two dual USB-A / USB-C Power ports. Vertical Card Compass mounted at top center of canopy bow.Description
World's best AA5 - "BOBKAT" - ASKING PRICE REDUCED. The most extensively upgraded AA5 in the air. Featured in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine, page 60 (.pdf copy available upon request). Original airframe 3,300 hours TT, "Zero-timed restoration by owner. Custom lycoming engine by FLETCHAIR (TS36 - Silver Wings TX), 130 hours TTSN. Custom panel and Dynon / Garmin / Trio panel by Saint Aviation (X35 - Dunellon FL). Detailed specifications page available upon request. Climbs from Sea Level to 12,000 msl averaging over 540 FPM. Cruise at 11,000 density altitude / 2,700 rpm / 140 KTAS at 9.7 GPH. New Airtex Interior. This is a NEEDS-NOTHING airplane. Many extras included with sale. Bob Gibson, Clearwater FL. Mobile Email
Engine
Custom STC'd Lycoming O360-A4K engine built by FLETCHAIR (TS36 - TX) with factory-new Lycoming cylinders. Cylinders were flow-balanced by Ly-Con (Vasalia, CA). approx. power output 200 HP. - Left mag Slick (with impuse coupler), - Right mag SureFly. - Engine build included Centri-Lube cam (reduces cam lobe / lifter wear with improved lubrication). - Factory-new Sensenich 2-blade aluminum prop, 130 hours TTSN. - NEW 70-Amp Plane Power Alternator. - NEW Plane-Power Voltage Regulator. - Concorde Battery (New 2024). - New Champion Spark Plugs and Ignition Harness (2024). - Engine has received Oil Analysis (Blackstone) and Oil Filter Cutaway / inspection ever 40 hours. - Engine parameters (from Dynon HDX) have been downloaded to Savvy Analysis every 10 hours. - Savvy Analysis includes FEVA analysis and "benchmarking" against other O-360 engines in their database. - Heavy-Duty Oil Cooler and Spinner Kit. All engine components / accessories / prop currently 130 operating hours TTSN.
Interior
Airtex custom interior (cabin side panels, carpet, seats) with large rear-seat pockets and (4) additional sidewall pockets - 130 hours TTSN. All interior black plastic (except instrument subpanel) finished in SEM Vinyl Aerosol (Warm Gray). - Custom front-seat belts and dual harnesses with additional webbing so that the front passengers can wear floatation gear. - Rear seat belts hav single shouler harness. - Custom 2-part rear baggage bulkheat to facilitate inspections. - Synsuede Gray overhead interior. - NEW Firewall blanket. - Polished Stainless Steel firewall. - Upgraded "Cheetah" sliding canopy. - Upgraded "Cheetah" Cowl and nosebowl. - Installed new rear quarter windows. - Tail Beacon is a Whelen A625 strobe with a red transluscent lens cap. - Whelen LED combined wingtip NAV / Strobes. - AeroLED combined LED Taxi / Landing light with rocker switch to allow steady or pulse.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bob Gibson
aircraftdealer.com
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$199,500
$210,000
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— | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$199,500
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— | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Bob Gibson
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,500
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Clearwater, FL | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Grumman AA5 Traveler
This 1972 Grumman AA5 Traveler (N5826L) is a single engine piston with 130 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 AA5 Traveler aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,000 to $199,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $199,500.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
GIBSON BOBBY S
Registration Address
CLEARWATER, FL
Certificate Issued
1992-02-10
Airworthiness
1972-02-24
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N5826L.
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