1974 Grumman AA-5 / AA5

GRUMMAN AA-5 TRAVELER (G-BCEE) £55,000 – Essex, UK A particularly well-presented and extensively upgraded 1974 AA-5 Traveler, offering a strong, recent engine, modern Garmin avionics (IFR-capable), and consistent private ownership. This is a genuinely well-sorted aircraft that has been regularly flown, carefully maintained, and improved throughout my ownership. “Echo Echo” is a relatively well-known aircraft, having operated in a group for many years before moving to private ownership a couple of decades ago, with continued upgrades and careful maintenance since. AIRFRAME & OWNERSHIP Airframe: 5,916 hours Owned since June 2020 (sole private owner) Always hangared during current ownership Flown regularly (~80 hours/year) with no extended periods of inactivity Annual and ARC valid until February 2027 Maintained by General Aero Services (Ian Chaplin, Thurrock) Maintained to a high standard, with items addressed proactively during ownership Comprehensive records available ENGINE Lycoming O-320-E2G — zero-time overhaul completed end of 2020 by Gama Aviation ~426 hours since overhaul (virtually all flown by current owner) Upgraded with high-compression STC (commonly referred to as a “160hp” conversion) AVIONICS A fully IFR-capable avionics suite: Dual Garmin G5 EFIS (AI & HSI) Garmin GPS 175 WAAS GPS navigator (LPV capability) Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM (8.33 kHz, VOR/ILS) Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth Trig TY96 second COM (8.33 kHz) Trig TT31 Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out Century I autopilot (serviceable, GPS-coupled) Additional avionics: King KN 64 DME King KR 85 ADF JPI FS-450 Fuel Scan fuel flow monitor 4 × USB charging ports This configuration provides both modern GPS capability and conventional NAV/ILS functionality, with additional DME/ADF capability where required, making the aircraft well suited to UK IMC/IR(R) training and practical IFR touring. PERFORMANCE & PRACTICALITY Cruise: 105 kt IAS / 110 kt TAS at ~28 litres/hour Fuel capacity: 140 litres (up to ~5 hours endurance) Four-seat configuration, with practical capability as a comfortable 2+2 touring aircraft Easily accommodates two adults with full fuel and luggage Baggage door for convenient access to luggage area AIRFRAME & COSMETIC CONDITION Paint in good condition, still shiny Aircraft professionally polished and ceramic coated in 2020 Windscreen, side windows, and interior plastics replaced during ownership (Fly Moore, Dunkeswell) ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT LED landing light Includes all-weather cockpit cover and towbar New exhaust muffler (2025) OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE The AA-5’s simple, all-metal construction offers straightforward and cost-effective maintenance compared to more complex types, while still providing excellent touring capability. A real pilot’s aeroplane — well balanced, light on the controls, and enjoyable to fly. While the type is well suited to outdoor storage, this aircraft has been hangared during current ownership. REASON FOR SALE Upgrading to a larger aircraft. SUMMARY A well-sorted AA-5 Traveler with a recent engine and modern IFR avionics. Well suited to touring, stepping up from basic trainers, or IMC/IR(R) training. PRICE £55,000 CONTACT David (owner) +44 (0)7796 951800 Please call or WhatsApp for further details or to arrange a viewing (Essex). This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.