1979 Grumman AA-5B Tiger
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Listing my 1979 Tiger for sale, KOXC. CT Grumman AA-5B Tiger - N45278 S/N: AA5B-1138 $138,500 OBO Clean, well-maintained Grumman Tiger with a modern IFR Garmin panel, fully functional autopilot, strong engine health, and complete logs. Hangared, lightly flown, and set up as a legit IFR cross-country machine-simple, efficient, and ready to go. TT: 5,040 hrs Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4K ' ~976 SMOH (2013) Compressions: 77+ all cylinders Fuel: 54 gal Autopilot: STEC (fully functional) Annual: Due 9/30/26 91.411 / 91.413: Due 08/2027 Logs: Complete, original Owners: 4 total (current since 2009) Hangared: KOXC since 2019 Avionics - Full IFR Garmin GTN 650 (WAAS GPS/Nav/Com) Garmin Flight Stream 210 Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out) Garmin GTX 45R Garmin GI 275 KX 200 new digital Com/Nav #2 STEC 50 Autopilot (fully operational) Battery monitor Condition Equipment Repainted 2013 - good overall presentation Interior - good Whelen LED exterior lighting (all upgraded) AU Country fiberglass eyebrow glareshield w/ EZ-Brow LED cockpit lighting Tanis engine preheat system McFarlane prop guard Minor surface corrosion repairs noted (typical/limited) Maintenance / Records Complete original logbooks Full FAA 337/STC documentation All ADs current and complied with Oil analysis program in place with consistently good results Please do not ask for digital logs, if serious i can send you a few pages, but not full Engine Lycoming O-360-A4K (S/N L-26368-36A) ~976.6 SMOH (overhauled 2013) Strong compressions (77+ across all cylinders) Tanis engine heater installed Extras Spare filters, spark plugs, and assorted Grumman parts included Stored in hangar Damage History: Has a damage history from 1989. Wings and horizontal stab were replaced with wings and stab from a lower time aircraft. No major alterations or repairs made from that maintenance. Note: Flown ~20 hours/year recently Selling due to low utilization Sale Terms Serious inquiries only. Aircraft located at KOXC (Oxford, CT). Buyer must inspect in person-no ferry flights or show flights for viewing. DM only to inquire. Summary A clean, honest, well-equipped Tiger that stands out as a legit IFR cross-country platform with modern Garmin avionics, working autopilot, strong engine health, and excellent documentation.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michael Becker
trade-a-plane.com
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$138,500
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Oxford | May 12, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Grumman AA-5B Tiger
This 1979 Grumman AA-5B Tiger (N45278) is a 4-seat single engine piston . 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 above the market average at $138,500.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Oxford
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