1977 Grumman American Tiger AA-5B for sale

1977 Grumman American Tiger AA-5B

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$129,950
Location CA
Total Time 5,601 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # AA5B-0673
Reg # N28550
Engine Lycoming O-360-A4K
Cruise 143 kts (265 km/h)
ICAO Type AA5
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: PMA 6000 M-S Audio Panel/ Intercom Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/Com Navigation with Flight Stream Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument (ATT) Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument (HSI) King KX-155 Nav/Com With King Ki 209 VOR/LOC/G.S Stratus ESG ADS-B Transponder Tri Pro Pilot Autopilot couple to GPSS with Alt Hold Flight Stream 210 Wireless Communication JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Avionics Master Switch Equipment: Lopresti Speed Merchants Nose Bowl and Cowl STC Lopresti Speed Boom Beam Bulb

Starter

and Ballast STC Power Flow Exhaust STC Lexan Red Rudder Cap With Flashing Light STC Sky Tec Starter STC APU Plug Kit Wing Tip Strobe Lights Wheel Pants

Description

American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SFRM C Lycoming 0-360-A4K RL-28279-36A 1326 SFRM to New Limits, Date of Factory Reman 01-16-2003, 180 HP, 417 Hours since All Four Cylinders Overhualed 01-26-2022Props Loc. Make Model Serial# SFN C Sensenich 76EM8S10-0-64 37749K 758 Installed New 03-01-2005

Engine

Total Time Engine: 1326 Hours Since Factory Remanufacture To New Limits Date Of Factory Reman 01-16-2003 Lycoming 0-360-A4K 180 Hp S/N Rl-28279-36A 417 Hours Since All Four Cylinders Overhauled 01-26-2022 Total Time Propeller: 758 Hours Since Factory New Propeller Sensenich 76EM8S10-0-64 S/N 37749K Installed New 03-01-2005

Interior

Gray Vinyl by Airtex Interiors Installed January 2022

Exterior

All Over White with Two Shades of Blue and Gray Trim Painted by Fletcher Aviation June 2005

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 959 Lbs. IFR Cert. 07-02-24 Annual Inspection 06-18-2024

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Grumman American Tiger AA-5B

This 1977 Grumman American Tiger AA-5B (N28550) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,601 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 American Tiger AA-5B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $129,950. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $129,950.

The American Tiger AA-5B 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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (C W FLYERS INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,601 hours
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Grumman American Tiger AA-5B — 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

Registered Owner

C W FLYERS INC

Registration Address

WAUSAU, WI

Certificate Issued

2025-10-25

Airworthiness

1977-12-14

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows WAUSAU, WI. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N28550.

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