1978 Grumman AA-5A
Single Engine Piston
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1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5A CHEETAH For Sale in Lancaster, California
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Aero Center
controller.com
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$295,000
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Lancaster, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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The Aero Center
aviationtrader.com.au
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$304,096
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Lancaster, California | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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The Aero Center
controlleremea.co.uk
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$301,476 *
GBP £223,138
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Lancaster, CA | Apr 05, 2026 | 103 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Grumman AA-5A
This 1978 Grumman AA-5A (N26781) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,786 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 AA-5A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,000 to $295,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $295,000.
The AA-5A cruises at 128 kts (237 km/h) with a range of 657 nm (1,217 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,800 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Grumman AA-5A — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N26781.
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Grumman AA-5A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, and AG-5B Airplanes
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