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1976 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • MA, USA

This 1976 Grumman American AA5A Cheetah, registered N9868U, presents with a total airframe time of 3,681 hours. Its Lycoming O-320-E2G engine has 1,241 hours since a major overhaul completed in 2003 by Precision Engine LLC, and it benefits from a high compression STC (SE682NE). The propeller is a Sensenich 74DM7S10-1.5-61 with 433 hours since new. The aircraft is currently in annual, with the next inspection due in May 2026.

The panel is equipped for VFR flight with dual Mitchell MX11 coms, a Narco CP125 intercom, a Narco AT150 transponder, and a Century I autopilot. It features a panel-mounted Garmin 396 GPS and is equipped with ADS-B Out...

Year
1976
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
N9868U
Serial #
AA5A0268

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
813 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,681 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,241 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
433 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
All logbooks start in 1997 as previous logs were lost or destroyed. Logbook scans available upon request.
Inspection Status
In annual, next annual due 05/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 396 - Panel Mount Panel Mount GPS

Comms

Mitchell MX11 - Com Com #2

Autopilot

Century I - I Autopilot

Audio

Narco CP125 - Intercom

Weather

Traffic

ADS-B Out

uAvionix Tail Beacon - ADSB

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL50 - Panel Mounted Portable ADSB Receiver

PFD

MFD

EMS/EIS

JPI Flow Scan 450 M600

Additional Equipment

Clock

Davtron - Clock

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Navigation Indicator

Narco - #1 ILS Indicator/Receiver, #2 VOR Indicator/Receiver

Transponder

Narco AT150 - Transponder

USB Charger

Stratus - Dual USB Charger

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

iPad Mount

RAM - RAM Windhsield Bow Mounted Ipad Mount

Strobe Lights

Pitot Heat

Shoulder Harnesses

Nose Gear Cowl Fairing

AU Country Nose Gear Cowl Fairing

Cowl Plugs

Canopy Cover

Engine Pre-Heater

TANIS - TANIS Pre-Heater

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
2005
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Gray Seat covers with no rips or tears Gray Carpets with no rips or stains
Exterior Notes
Great paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2G
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM7S10-1.5-61 Propeller

Asking Price

$97,500

Aircraft Location

MA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 13, 2026: $97,500 - trade-a-plane

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$97,500