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1976 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5A CHEETAH
Starts from the median asking price of 717 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($169,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -1,132 hr vs comps +2.3%
- Engine time +390 hr vs comps -3.1%
- No Autopilot (52% of comps have one) -0.9%
- ADS-B (59% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 385 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5A CHEETAH |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,200 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,205 SMOH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Annual | August 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
A low time Cheetah with a very nice paint job. A great time-builder or commuter.
Avionics
Collins COM251 / NAV 351 Digital Nav/Com #1. King KX-155 Digital Nav/Com #2.. Appareo Stratus Digital ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Out). Colling Audio Panel.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL |
| Model | AA5A CHEETAH |
| Serial Number | AA5A0261 |
| Registration # | N9861U |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,200 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,205 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Collins COM251 / NAV 351 Digital Nav/Com #1. King KX-155 Digital Nav/Com #2.. Appareo Stratus Digital ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Out). Colling Audio Panel. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due August 2027. IFR Certs to be performed soon. |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — American General AA 5A Cheetah
Typical model-level figures for the American General AA 5A Cheetah (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 428 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 127 kts · 146 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 880.0 / 380.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The AA-5A Cheetah seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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