1979 Grumman AA-5B Tiger
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTN 750 gps/comm 1 Bendix King 155B comm 2 Garmin 345 Transponder w/ ADS-B in/out JPI EDM 700 engine monitor Basic wing leveler auto pilot
Description
Beautifully maintained Grumman Tiger. Paint and interior are nice (8/10). Garmin 750 GPS/Comm 1, King 155 Comm 2, Garmin 345 Transponder with ADS-B in/out. JPI engine monitor, basic wing leveler auto pilot. IFR certified. Will consider shares if plane stays at KISP. Compressions: 1- 75, 2- 77, 3- 75 and 4- 74. Annual done 10/25
Engine
435 hours SETD on engine IRAN. Previous owner before me had prop strike on a taxi light, so engine was torn down and had worn parts replaced ("mini overhaul"). No damage from incident. This will buy more engine time that the recommended 2000 hr. TBO. if the engine needs 1 qt. of oil between 50 hr. Changes, that's even rare!!
Interior
Interior burgundy red 8/10 Exterior Burgundy/White 8/10
Exterior
and interior are nice (8/10)
Inspection
Annual done 10/25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Edward Filangeri
trade-a-plane.com
|
$129,000
|
Bohemia, NY | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Grumman AA-5B Tiger
This 1979 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N42AR) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,790 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 $129,000.
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.
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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 N42AR.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N42AR against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $118,000–$129,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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