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1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable GRUMMAN/AMERICAN 5B series listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:
- Engine time +71 hr vs comps -0.6%
- Garmin GTN 650 (40% of comps) +6.7%
- Autopilot (60% of comps) +0.7%
- ADS-B (80% of comps) +0.5%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 643 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,048 hrs |
| Engine time | 1039 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GDL 39 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 3047.8 hrs
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 1038.7 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Beautiful, immaculately maintained and upgraded 1978 Grumman AA5B. Maintained since 2010 by Gary Vogt at AU Country Aviation (aucountry.com). TTAF 3047.8, SMOH 1038.7. Last annual 11May2026. Continuously hangared, currently at KOAK (Oakland). - Complete logs /maintenance records from 1994 - All ADs and STCs up to date - BatteryMinder solar charger / maintainer - RAM iPad Mini yoke mount - Custom-made checklists - Original POH - 3 headsets: David Clark DC-OneX (2), David Clark H10-13.4 (1) - Travel chocks (2 pair) - Bruce's travel cover - Portable 12V air compressor - 2 fire extinguisher (one Halon for plane, one for hangar) - Jaguar cowling by Gary Vogt - New canopy bow seal 2026 - Whelen LED Orion tail light / strobe - Aveo LED wingtip strobes / position lights - Whelen LED landing light - New side windows 2023
Modifications
- Lycoming O-360-AK, overhauled Nov 2010 by LyCon @ tach time 2033.8 - Tach time as of Sep2026: 3072.5 - 1038.7 since installation - PowerFlow exhaust - SureFly electronic magneto
Avionics
- Garmin GFC 500 autopilot - Garmin GI-275 HSI - Garmin GI-275 AI - Garmin GDL39 ADS-B in/out - Garmin GTN 650 navcomm - Garmin GTX 330ES transponder - Garmin 225 comm - PS 8000B audio panel - Fuel Scan FS450 fuel flow monitor - EI UBG-16 engine monitor - ElectroAir keyless ignition switch - Custom panel by Gary Vogt - Forensics Detectors CO monitor - USB power ports (2) - New Concorde battery 2026 - ELT battery replaced 2026
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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