1979 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER

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Detailed Description In contract. Sale Pending Listing my 1979 Tiger for sale, KOXC. CT Grumman AA-5B Tiger - N45278 S/N: AA5B-1138 $128,500 OBO Clean, well-maintained Grumman Tiger with a modern IFR Garmin panel, fully functional autopilot, strong engine health, and complete logs. Hangared, lightly flown, and set up as a legit IFR cross-country machine-simple, efficient, and ready to go. TT: 5,040 hrs Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4K ' ~976 SMOH (2013) Compressions: 77+ all cylinders Fuel: 54 gal Autopilot: STEC (fully functional) Annual: Due 9/30/26 91.411 / 91.413: Due 08/2027 Logs: Complete, original Owners: 4 total (current since 2009) Hangared: KOXC since 2019 Avionics - Full IFR Garmin GTN 650 (WAAS GPS/Nav/Com) Garmin Flight Stream 210 Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out) Garmin GTX 45R Garmin GI 275 KX 200 new digital Com/Nav #2 STEC 50 Autopilot (fully operational) Battery monitor Condition & Equipment Repainted 2013 - good overall presentation Interior - good Whelen LED exterior lighting (all upgraded) AU Country fiberglass eyebrow glareshield w/ EZ-Brow LED cockpit lighting Tanis engine preheat system McFarlane prop guard Minor surface corrosion repairs noted with paint touch up (typical/limited) Maintenance / Records Complete original logbooks Full FAA 337/STC documentation All ADs current and complied with Oil analysis program in place with consistently good results. Last years analysis shows results caused by lack of use. But still ok Full digital logs available upon request to serious buyers only. Engine Lycoming O-360-A4K (S/N L-26368-36A) ~976.6 SMOH (overhauled 2013) Strong compressions (77+ across all cylinders) Tanis engine heater installed Extras Spare filters, spark plugs, and assorted Grumman parts included Stored in hangar Damage History: Has a damage history from 1989. Spar, Wings, and horizontal stab were all replaced from a lower time aircraft. Note: Flown ~20 hours/year recently Selling due to low utilization Sale Terms Serious inquiries only. Aircraft located at KOXC (Oxford, CT). Buyer must inspect in person-no ferry flights. DM only to inquire. Summary A clean, honest, well-equipped Tiger that stands out as a legit IFR cross-country platform with modern Garmin avionics, working autopilot, strong engine health, and excellent documentation.