1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics List: ADS-B Traffic and Weather Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM/WAAS Dynon 4-cylinder Engine Monitoring Dynon EFIS-D10A Digital Standby Dynon Skyview HDX 10" Display Dynon Skyview HDX 7" Display Dynon XPNDR-261 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM PS Engineering PMA8000G Bluetooth Audio Panel Trio Pro Pilot 2-Axis Autopilot with Altitude Preselect WAAS Equipped Equipment List: Low Time Grumman Tiger Complete
Continuousand Meticulous Logbooks Always Hangar Stored Excellent Useful Load (957 lbs) Lycoming O-360-A4K (530 since Ly-Con overhaul in late 2008) Sensenich 2-Blade Propeller SureFly Electronic Ignition and fresh 500 hour mag inspection on remaining magneto WAAS and ADS-B In/Out Custom Glovebox (Installed 2023) Blue Sky Sun Visors (Installed 2023) Hartzell / Plane Power Alternator (250 hours SNEW) Concorde RG-25XC Battery (12 V / 24 Ah) Dynon EFIS-D10A Digital Standby / No Vacuum System 2002 Sherwin Williams paint in great condition Air-Oil Separator Installed PowerFlow Exhaust STC installed at overhaul Whelen LED Landing Light (Installed 2024) Garmin GSB15 USB ports Beautiful and Purposeful Panel Design (Installed 2023) Dual Dynon Skyview HDX Displays (10 Carburetor Overhauled (2025 / 30 hours) New Muffler (2025 / 30 hours)
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics List: ADS-B Traffic and Weather Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM/WAAS Dynon 4-cylinder Engine Monitoring Dynon EFIS-D10A Digital Standby Dynon Skyview HDX 10" Display Dynon Skyview HDX 7" Display Dynon XPNDR-261 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM PS Engineering PMA8000G Bluetooth Audio Panel Trio Pro Pilot 2-Axis Autopilot with Altitude Preselect WAAS Equipped Equipment List: Low Time Grumman Tiger Complete, Continuous, and Meticulous Logbooks Always Hangar Stored Excellent Useful Load (957 lbs) Lycoming O-360-A4K (530 since Ly-Con overhaul in late 2008) Sensenich 2-Blade Propeller SureFly Electronic Ignition and fresh 500 hour mag inspection on remaining magneto WAAS and ADS-B In/Out Custom Glovebox (Installed 2023) Blue Sky Sun Visors (Installed 2023) Hartzell / Plane Power Alternator (250 hours SNEW) Concorde RG-25XC Battery (12 V / 24 Ah) Dynon EFIS-D10A Digital Standby / No Vacuum System 2002 Sherwin Williams paint in great condition Air-Oil Separator Installed PowerFlow Exhaust STC installed at overhaul Whelen LED Landing Light (Installed 2024) Garmin GSB15 USB ports Beautiful and Purposeful Panel Design (Installed 2023) Dual Dynon Skyview HDX Displays (10 Carburetor Overhauled (2025 / 30 hours) New Muffler (2025 / 30 hours)
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A4K (530 since Ly-Con overhaul in late 2008)
Interior
Green and tan leather interior with green sheepskin (pilot seats), green carpet, and matching tan and green leather trim paneling. The interior is in overall good condition with some minor scratches on rear passenger seats. 7 / 10.
Exterior
Repainted in 2002 with Sherwin Williams Aeryglo White and Sherwin Williams Genesis Green and Gold trim. Paint is in very nice, hangar-kept condition. 8.5 / 10.
Inspection
Annual Due: 8/2026 IFR Cert. Due: 8/2027
Modifications / STCs
• Low Time Grumman Tiger
• Complete, Continuous, and Meticulous Logbooks
• Always Hangar Stored
• Excellent Useful Load (957 lbs)
• Lycoming O-360-A4K (530 since Ly-Con overhaul in late 2008)
• Sensenich 2-Blade Propeller
• SureFly Electronic Ignition and fresh 500 hour mag inspection on remaining magneto
• WAAS and ADS-B In/Out
• Custom Glovebox (Installed 2023)
• Blue Sky Sun Visors (Installed 2023)
• Hartzell / Plane Power Alternator (250 hours SNEW)
• Concorde RG-25XC Battery (12 V / 24 Ah)
• Dynon EFIS-D10A Digital Standby / No Vacuum System
• 2002 Sherwin Williams paint in great condition
• Air-Oil Separator Installed
• PowerFlow Exhaust STC installed at overhaul
• Whelen LED Landing Light (Installed 2024)
• Garmin GSB15 USB ports
• Beautiful and Purposeful Panel Design (Installed 2023)
• Dual Dynon Skyview HDX Displays (10
• Carburetor Overhauled (2025 / 30 hours)
• New Muffler (2025 / 30 hours)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steel Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,000
|
Waco, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
controller.com
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$199,000
|
Waco, TX | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
|
Steel Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$205,581
|
Waco, TX | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$203,369 *
GBP £150,524
|
Waco, TX | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 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-5B Tiger
This 1978 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N4515L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,395 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 $199,000.
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 N4515L.
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 History
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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