1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger for sale

1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$119,900
Location Watsonville, CA
Total Time 4,125 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,125 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N28664
Engine Lycoming O-360-A4K
ICAO Type AA5
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Key Avionics: Aspen E5 Glass Primary Flight Display Garmin 430 WAAS GPS STEC 30 2-axis autopilot (heading/nav couple and Altitude hold) JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Computer for precise fuel management and maximum range JPI EDM-700 Engine Management Computer for precise engine management and health data GTX-330 w/ ADS-B out PMA8000 4-channel audio panel with aux music input

Description

Every speed mod for Gruman Tigers is already installed. Fully IFR and loaded with avionics. Ready to travel. Speed Mods: Power Flow Exhaust Lo-presti speed cowl Red rudder cap beacon JPI EDM-700 Engine Management Computer Key Avionics: Aspen E5 Glass Primary Flight Display Garmin 430 WAAS GPS STEC 30 2-axis autopilot (heading/nav couple and Altitude hold) JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Computer for precise fuel management and maximum range JPI EDM-700 Engine Management Computer for precise leaning and engine health data GTX-330 w/ ADS-B out PMA8000 4-channel audio panel with aux music input Other important notes: Sensenich prop - no RPM/propeller limitations Impressive cockpit lighting Regular oil changes (every 25-35 hours) and oil analysis Meticulously maintained with all maintenance by AU Country Aviation (West Coast Grumman specialists) Airframe has 4,200 hours Engine has 2,150 hours SMOH, compressions on all 4 cylinders are 79/80 with a clean engine oil analysis. Flown very conservatively with lots of life left on the motor. Beautifully maintained, turn key Grumman Tiger. Flown weekly for the last 6 years. Lovely interior, paint is good. We fly it between 7,000-12,000' and see 130 knots TAS at a conservative 65% power and 10gph. We're obsessive about maintenance, and there is no deferred maintenance. Built to travel. She's got all the speed mods, 2 axis autopilot, precise fuel management, and a great IFR glass panel. 51 gallons internal fuel and 950 pound useful load. The 180 horsepower motor provides 1,000 fpm climb rates, high field elevation operations, and the ability to climb well above terrain. Grumman makes such a superior aircraft to pipers and cessnas. Outside visibility, comfort, build quality, and speed all speak for themselves. October annual by AU County Aviation (Grumman specialist). Full annual report is attached for download. Located at Watsonville, CA (KWVI). All logs and recent annuals are digitized and available for review.

Engine

Engine is 2,125 SMOH, maintained by Gary at AU County Aviation. New cylinders 1,000 hours ago. All compressions for the last two annuals are 79/80, 79/80, 79/80, 79/80. Oil changed every 25-35 hours with oil analysis, no discrepancies. Plane flies weekly and the engine is run conservatively at 65% power which is visible in the engine health metrics above. Sensenich Propeller - no RPM/propeller limitations. Power flow exhaust installed for an extra 10hp

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Source Price Action
James Mueller
trade-a-plane.com
$119,900

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About This Grumman AA-5B Tiger

This 1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N28664) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,125 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 AA-5B Tiger aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $84,724 to $199,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,900.

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

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Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,125 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N28664.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Watsonville, CA

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Title Status

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