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

This 1976 Grumman American AA5A Cheetah, registered as N9868U, presents as a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 3,681 hours. The aircraft benefits from a mid-time engine with 1,241 hours since a major overhaul (SMOH) performed in 2003 by Precision Engine LLC, and a nearly new propeller with 433 hours since new (SNEW). It is equipped with a High Compression STC (#SE682NE) for the Lycoming O-320-E2G engine and a corresponding propeller STC (#SA09990SC) for the Sensenich 74DM7S10-1.5-61, enhancing performance. The aircraft is in annual with the next inspection due in May 2026.

The avionics suite supports VFR flight and...

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

AP

Century I - I Autopilot

Audio

Narco CP125 - Audio Panel

Weather

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

ADSB

uAvionix Tail Beacon - ADSB

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 50 - Panel Mounted Portable ADSB Receiver

EMS

JPI Flow Scan 450 M600

Additional Equipment

Clock

Davtron - Clock

Carbon Monoxide Detector

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 - 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, interior and glass.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$93,500

Aircraft Location

MA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 25, 2026: $93,500(-$4,000) - trade-a-plane

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

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First Seen: Jan 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$93,500