1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHCentury I Autopilot Coupled to Garmin 430 Narco VOR Narco Marker Beacon Audio Panel CP136 Garmin GNS 430 with Terrain Avoidance Garmin Gi 106A VOR / LOC Glideslope Narco Nav 122 VOR / LOC Glideslope Narco Com 120 Narco DME 890 Narco Transponder AT 150 with AR-500 Altitude Encoder uAvioni TailBeacon
B1S ADS-B UAT WAAS GPACK E-04 406 MHz ELTDescription
1978 (1979 Model) GA Tiger AA5B-0966, 2751 TT, 10 SMOH by Pine Mountain Aviation (Sept 2025), Original McCauley Prop, Paint by Aero Design 2009, Airtex Seats Carpet Sidewalls Headliner (2024), Tanis Engine Heater, SureFly Electronic Magneto, 4 Probe EGT, IFR Equipped, GNS 430 with Terrain Avoidance, uAvioni TailBeacon ADS-B Out, 406 MHz ELT, 4 Place Intercom, External Battery Jump Plug Cable, Ski Tubes in Baggage Compartment, Full Logbooks, No Damage History, Same Owner 44 Years.
Engine
Engine O-360-A4K / 180 Horsepower 5 SMOH by Pine Mountain Aviation (Sept 2025) Surefly Electronic Magneto Oil Quick Drain Four Probe EGT Gauge Tanis Engine Heater Challenger CP48110C Reuseable Oil Filter Aerostart External Battery Jump Plug Cable
Interior
Paint by Aero Design 2009 New Airtex Seats, Carpet, Sidewalls Headliner 2024 PS Engineering PM 1000 II 4 Place Intercom Front Seat Headset Power Jacks Plug in Voltage Meter w 2 UBS Charging Ports Ski Tubes in Baggage Compartment Back Seats Fold Down for Cargo Fire Extinguisher, Plane Cover, and Towbar
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mark Roggen
trade-a-plane.com
|
$149,000
|
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | Apr 13, 2026 | 95 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Grumman AA-5B Tiger
This 1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N28247) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,751 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 above the market average at $149,000.
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
Grumman AA-5B Tiger — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N28247.
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 safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $118,475–$136,875.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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