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Single-Engine Piston

1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER

Midwest, IN · USA
$159,000 fyiEstimate $144,500–$148,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:

  • Engine time -84 hr vs comps +0.3%
  • Market supply: 2 for sale of 216 FAA-registered +4.1%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
3,840 hrs
N28218
AA5B0942
1
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Todd N Bottorff Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Roachdale, IN

Overview

Make / ModelGRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,840 hrs
Engine time132 SMOH
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

Detailed Description 1978 Grumman Tiger - Turnkey, Gorgeous, and Ready to Fly! $159,000- Located in Midwest Indiana KGPC This beautiful 1978 Grumman Tiger is one of the sharpest examples you'll find. With fresh avionics, a recently overhauled engine, and excellent cosmetics, it's ready for immediate enjoyment whether you're cross-country cruising or weekend flying. Key Highlights: • Total Time: 3,840 hours • Engine: 132 SMOH on G&N overhaul • Avionics: • Garmin GTN 650 Xi (Flight stream 510 card, a must have for your Ipad) • Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS) • Garmin GTX 327 transponder with ADS-B In/Out thru GDL 88 • Aspen Evolution MAX 2000 PFD with Synthetic Vision • Century II autopilot with STEC 30 altitude hold • 406 ELT installed good till 10/29 • Garmin 696 with XM radar. (dated, but nice piece of mind flying) • Performance & Upgrades: • Jaguar cowling with Power Flow exhaust • Reliable 130-knot cruise • Interior & Exterior: • Beautiful leather interior in great condition • Shiny, slick paint that turns heads • Maintenance: Fresh annual completed June 2026, IFR completed Feb 2026 • Logbooks attached (note: logs prior to 1994 not available) This Tiger combines classic Grumman handling and fun with modern glass-panel situational awareness and safety features. It looks fantastic on the ramp and performs even better in the air. Serious inquiries only - call or text Todd Bottorff at 765-736-2683 with any questions. Logbooks available on this ad. Ready for a pre-buy inspection!

How this aircraft compares

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Price

99th pct
$90k$159kThis aircraft · $159k

$159k · 99th percentile of 5 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.