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1976 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Apple Valley, CA, USA

This 1976 Grumman American AA5A Cheetah (N9718U) presents as a well-maintained example with a unique powerplant conversion. The airframe shows 933 total hours since new, while the 180 hp Lycoming engine (originally from a 1978 Tiger) has 1,474 hours, with 474 hours since top overhaul at the time of conversion. The aircraft features a near-new Sensenich propeller with just 152 hours, balanced for smooth operation.

Avionics include a JPI engine/fuel monitor with fuel flow, Stratus ADS-B In/Out system, and a Century 1 autopilot for IFR capability. The aircraft boasts excellent cosmetic condition with a "10" rated paint job from 2020 and...

Year
1976
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5A
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
N9718U
Serial #
AA5A.0118

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,040 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
933 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,478 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
152 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual performed 4/13/2025

Avionics

EMS/EIS

JPI Engine/Fuel Monitor - JPI with flow

ADS-B Out

Stratus ADSB - ADSB In/Out

Autopilot

Century 1 - Autopilot

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Reiff Preheat system including the oil cooler

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

USB Ports

ELT

New ELT

Tow System

Minimax electric tow

Headsets

Noise Cancelling Headset

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
2023
Paint Rating
10/10
Paint Year
2020
Interior Notes
Upholstery 10
Exterior Notes
Paint 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
Tiger 180 hp
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$118,000

Aircraft Location

Apple Valley, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 27, 2025: $118,000(-$7,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $125,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$118,000