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1979 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER
Starts from the median asking price of 660 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($179,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -300 hr vs comps +0.6%
- No Autopilot (56% of comps have one) -1.0%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
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 | 3,820 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
Description
Take a closer look at this 1979 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA5B TIGER. This used piston single aircraft features a total time of 3,820 hours and a freshly overhauled Lycoming O-360 with 0 SMOH (July 2025). Equipped with a Garmin GNS 480, SL30 NAV/COM, JPI engine monitor, and fuel flow system. A responsive, economical cruiser with a fresh engine and proven Tiger performance. Contact Airside to review the logs!
Modifications
Davtron Digital Clock Panel storage compartment unit
Avionics
GNS 480 SL30 GMA 340 MD 200-306 vor indicator KT 76A Kannad 406 ELT JPI Engine Monitor FP 5 Fuel Monitor
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL |
| Model | AA5B TIGER |
| Serial Number | AA5B1053 |
| Registration # | C-GZDZ |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,820 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GNS 480 SL30 GMA 340 MD 200-306 vor indicator KT 76A Kannad 406 ELT JPI Engine Monitor FP 5 Fuel Monitor |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Davtron Digital Clock Panel storage compartment unit |
|---|
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Last flight
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