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1978 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER listings ($132,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time +3,659 hr vs comps -7.3%
- Engine time -54 hr vs comps +0.2%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 6 for sale of 642 FAA-registered +4.1%
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 | 7,046 hrs |
| Engine time | 182 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
Description
1978 Grumman AA5-B Tiger equipped with Garmin 730 GPS/NAV/COMM, Garmin/Apollo SL30 NAV/COM, Garmin 340 audio panel, GTX 330ES with ADS-B Out, JPI 700 engine monitor, and STEC 30 autopilot with altitude hold and GPSS. Engine has 182 hours SMOH following a 2024 FAA repair station overhaul, with firewall forward redone including new baffling and SureFly SIM electronic magneto. Airframe upgrades include grey tinted windows and windshield, AuCountry eyebrow, LED landing light, FletchAir horizontal stabilizer attach repair with FAA-approved mod, and AuCountry nose gear boot mod. Grey/black interior rated 5/10 and exterior rated 6/10 with no peeling or cracking paint. Aircraft is still flying, so times may increase.
Avionics
Garmin 730 GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin/Apollo SL30 NAV/COM Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out JPI 700 Engine Monitor Fiber light instrument ring lighting STEC 30 Autopilot with altitude hold GPSS module
How this aircraft compares
Where this GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER lands versus other GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER listings on fyiAero.
Price
67th pct$139k · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct7,046 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
40th pct182 hours since major overhaul · 40th 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.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL |
| Model | AA5B TIGER |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N48WL |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,046.8 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IVO-360-A1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 182 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 730 GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin/Apollo SL30 NAV/COM Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out JPI 700 Engine Monitor Fiber light instrument ring lighting STEC 30 Autopilot with altitude hold GPSS module |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Owner has flown over 600 hours in the aircraft Selling because growing family of 6 needs more seats Described as a joy to fly but no longer fits the owner’s mission |
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