1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5A CHEETAH
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable GRUMMAN/AMERICAN Single-Engine Piston listings ($98,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +3,335 hr vs comps -6.7%
- Engine time +1,898 hr vs comps -5.7%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 99 FAA-registered +4.0%
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 | 6,800 hrs |
| Engine time | 2300 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Trig TT23 |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Damage history. 2006. Logs since 2012. TT 6800 ENGTT : 2300 TOH: 840 Actively flying and times will change Notable repairs in the past 3 years Cylinders pulled and engine inspected Dec 2025 All hoses in engine bay replaced Dec 2025 Baffling corrected 2025 Alternator replaced 2025 RH Brake replaced 2024 Magneto 500 hr inspection x2 2024 Carburetor overhauled 2024 Spark Plugs x8 replaced 2024 Power flow exhaust installed 2024 Pilot seat brackets 2024 New RH aileron torque tube 2024 Flap motor replaced 2023 Ammeter replaced 2023 Pitot tube 2023 Fuel senders replaced 2023 New tires 2023 New battery 2023 Paint 2012 Avionics upgrades: Garmin G5s, stratus Adsb in/out, PMA8000G audio panel, (used) KX155 COM/Nav, landing light, underdash lighting Oil is sent out every oil change for analysis Compressions 2024 72/75/74/74 Compressions 2025 (December annual) (waiting on logs back) X/X/X/X This aircraft has had 3 different mechanics to lay eyes on since 2023. Grizzly avation in Taylor,Texas Flechair in Fredericksburg, Texas BK avation (20 year ex FletchAir employee) in Houston, Texas No expenses have been spared. Yes this airplane has damage history, yes this aircraft is over TBO, come find out yourself how great of condition this bird is in considering its past. Flies true & flies fast.
Modifications
Cylinders pulled and engine inspected Dec 2025 All hoses in engine bay replaced Dec 2025 Baffling corrected 2025 Alternator replaced 2025 RH Brake replaced 2024 Magneto 500 hr inspection x2 2024 Carburetor overhauled 2024 Spark Plugs x8 replaced 2024 Power flow exhaust installed 2024 Pilot seat brackets 2024 New RH aileron torque tube 2024 Flap motor replaced 2023 Ammeter replaced 2023 Pitot tube 2023 Fuel senders replaced 2023 New tires 2023 New battery 2023 Paint 2012
Avionics
Avionics upgrades: Garmin G5s, stratus Adsb in/out, PMA8000G audio panel, (used) KX155 COM/Nav, landing light, underdash lighting
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