1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:1870

Engine 1 Time:513 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:37 SNEW

Useful Load:931 lb

Condition:Used

Year Painted:1978

Interior Year:1978

Flight Rules:BTH

# of Seats:4

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

1978 Grumman AA5B for sale. $165,000 or trade for Zenith 750SD + cash (or other all metal STOL style aircraft). Located in fully enclosed hangar at KRYV (Watertown, WI). Ferry options available to CONUS. TTAF 1870, TSMOH 513 (Penn Yan Aero 2014), TTprop 37, IFR equipped and certified, dual G5s, GNX375, GFC500 autopilot, ADSB in/out, new ELT 2020 compliant, new dual comm, Narco NAV-122 VOR/Glideslope, new audio panel, tanis engine pre-heat, 4 channel EGT, backup gauges, dual PTT. comes with pitot cover, cowl plugs, and a heavy duty cover for those using a tie-down. FRESH ANNUAL! 15 videos of "N28684" online. Electronic copies of logbooks, 3 page spec sheet, more photos, and more videos available. Turnkey X-C airplane ready for new home.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBpCOIVpIKWI4-upHhG3tcO47UyNdQgk&si=a6PKOR349g2dy6oh

Avionics / Equipment

-GT-50 by Flight Data Systems: https://www.fdatasystems.com/gt-50
-Steam Gauge Indicated Airspeed with True Airspeed (TAS) overlay for inflight calculation, in MPH (inner ring) and KTS (outer ring)
-Century 1 electric turn & roll coordinator (old autopilot system removed from this device) https://sarasotaavionics.com/avionics/century-i
-Dual Garmin G5's, one set to Attitude Indicator, the other is DG/HSI + VOR/ILS display and acts as a backup attitude indicator. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/570665
-Steam Gauge Encoded altimeter, rated to 20,000 feet
-Steam Gauge Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), -2000 to + 2000 FPM rates
-Steam Gauge RPM Tach (note, yellow arc is no longer applicable as Sensenich prop is installed)
-Steam Gauge NARCO NAV-122 VOR/Glideslope/Localizer with marker beacon https://www.bennettavionics.com/nav-122-vor-loc-glideslope-indicator-glideslope-receiver-nav-receiver-marker-beacon-receiver-and-indicator/
-Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth connectivity, telephone, music, and isolated speak/listen options for pilot and co-pilot, with 4 channel tracks for rear passengers (headset ports located in back seat area) https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/506609. 4 place intercom system and hardware in working order, PTT (push to talk) buttons located in thumb positions on pilot and co-pilot yokes.
-Garmin GNX 375 IFR certified GPS navigator, transponder, VOR/Glideslope receiver (displayed on lower G5 HIS/DG/VOR) and ADSB in and out display, coupled to autopilot and dual G5 displays https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/577174
-Garmin GFC500 Autopilot with heading, nav, altitude, IAS, VAS, VNAV, and approach capabilities. Featuring blue "LVL" level button that when pressed will set airplane to straight and level, without busting overspeed or under-speed limits https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/604257. Autopilot will control elevator and aileron servos, elevator trim is manually controlled with annunciator display on G5. "Go-around" button installed and operative, will automatically initiate the published "go-around" procedure. Autopilot disconnect thumb button located on yoke.
-Garmin GTR 225 Comm Radio (comm 1): https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/95158
-King MX11 Comm Transceiver (comm 2): https://www.bennettavionics.com/mx-11-comm-transceiver/
-Electronics International (EI) 4 channel EGT (exhaust gas temperature) digital display with 4 probes installed: https://iflyei.com/product/c-4-cht-instrument-4-cylinders/
-Artex 345 ELT, new 2020 compliant: https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/products/elt-345
-Davtron M800 IFR certified Chronometer clock and timer https://www.davtron.com/product-detail.php?M800-12
-TruTach II optical digital tachometer https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/trutach.php
-Tanis engine AC plug-in pre-heater https://www.tanisaircraft.com/
-Factory Ammeter, Oil Temp, Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure, dual fuel gauges, OAT analog "meat thermometer," nav lights, heated pitot tube, strobe, tail light, landing light (converted to LED), rheostat dimmable instrument panel lights, 3 port DC "cigarette lighter" power unit, electric flaps with auto-return feature, new tires, nose and both mains have wheel pants, split nose bowl STC (faster oil changes and cowling removal without needing to remove the prop and spinner).
-Included: bright and reflective pitot tube cover, cowl plugs, and AA5B specific fabric outdoor cover from Bruce's Covers: https://aircraftcovers.com/models.php?p1=AA5#4

Airframe

-Location: KRYV (Watertown, Wisconsin, USA)
-TTAF: 1870 hours
-TTE: 1870 hours
-TSMOH: 513 (performed by Penn Yan Aero in Fall 2014) (Lycomming 0-360-A4K rated at 180 HP)
-Propeller: New Sensenich Prop, TTSN: 37 (yellow arc on IAS gauge no longer an issue)
-Useful Load: 931 lbs
-IFR Equipped and Certified: X-Country Flier
-Fresh Annual completed April 2024! Turnkey Airplane!
-Comes with Heavy Duty Cover, cowl plugs, and pitot tube cover
Cruises at 135-140kts TAS at 8,000-10,000 feet at 9.5 gph, 130 kts TAS at 12k-14k feet at 7-8 gph. 128-130 kts TAS at 16,500 feet.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Lycoming O-360-A4K rated at 180 hp.
1870 TT
513 TSMOH (overhauled by Penn Yan Aero in 2014)
Dyno Testing at overhaul showed 195 hp at 2700 rpms
Complete teardown and IRAN in 2021 after prop strike.
New Sensenich fixed pitch prop went on in 2021
Prop TT 37 hours

Interior / Exterior

-https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBpCOIVpIKWI4-upHhG3tcO47UyNdQgk
-https://www.aviationconsumer.com/maintenance/cheetahs-and-tigers/
-https://www.avweb.com/features/used-aircraft-guide-grumman-tiger/
-https://www.aya.org/
-https://grumman.net/

Remarks

Notable work performed:
-November 2014, engine was overhauled at 1357 TTAE by Penn Yan Aero.
-2015 Torque Tube Replacement by AirMods N.W. Grumman Guru Ken Blackman.
-November 2018, wings removed and fuel tanks re-sealed by Excel-Air Service.
-March 2020, large avionics upgrade installed, removal of vacuum system and old steam gauges and replacement with Garmin suite of dual G5s, autopilot, audio panel, ifr certified GPS, and new radio, ADSB in/out compliant and operative.
-September 2021, prop strike on landing, go-around was executed and safe second landing made. New prop was installed, engine was removed and underwent IRAN (inspect repair as needed) by Lycoming specialist Power by Blueprint Inc: https://puremro.com/mros/engine-overhaul-31/power-by-blueprint-inc-2683.html
-Fresh Annual Completed April 2024.
-Easily beats book numbers in all regards, look at videos. Cruise at 13-14k feet easily, Reaches FL180 on cold days.