1975 Grumman AA-5B Tiger for sale

1975 Grumman AA-5B Tiger

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$105,000within typical asking range
Location Lockhart, TX
Total Time 3,519 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,731 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # AA5B-0209
Reg # N74374
Engine Lycoming O-360-A4K
Cruise 143 kts (265 km/h)
ICAO Type AA5
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

PRICE REDUCED! 1975 Grumman AA-5B total time of 3519.8 hours and approximately 1731.6 hours SMOH on its Lycoming O-360-A4K 180HP engine, featuring a Sensenich prop with 1375.9 hours. It comes with an annual inspection done in August 2025. The engine compression readings are solid at 77-78-78-76/80. Priced at $105,000 OBO, this aircraft offers a reliable and economical option for pilots seeking a classic, well-maintained plane. Cruise Speed: 139 knots (160 mph) at 75% power, 8,500 feet. Fuel Consumption: Approximately 9.8 gallons per hour at 75% power. Range: 554 nautical miles with a 45-minute reserve. Fuel Capacity: 51 gallons of usable fuel. Service Ceiling: 13,800 feet. Located in Lockhart, Texas. Digital logs available. Located at 50R. David Altman

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
David Altman
trade-a-plane.com
$105,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Grumman AA-5B Tiger

This 1975 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N74374) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,519 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 AA-5B Tiger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $83,058 to $199,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.

The AA-5B Tiger cruises at 143 kts (265 km/h) with a range of 681 nm (1,261 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,800 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,519 hours
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Grumman AA-5B Tiger — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
143 kts (265 km/h)
Max Speed
148 kts (274 km/h)
Range
681 nm (1,261 km)
Ceiling
13,800 ft (4,206 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

GRUMMAN AA-5B Tiger

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the GRUMMAN AA-5B Tiger. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N74374.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lockhart, TX

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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 safety data coming soon.

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Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $102,250–$132,074.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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