1977 Grumman American Tiger AA-5B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: 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
Starterand 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.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$129,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
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— | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Grumman American Tiger AA-5B — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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
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 N28550.