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1977 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Concord, NC, USA

This 1977 Grumman American AA5A Cheetah, registration N26086, presents a solid airframe with 3,706 hours total time and is described as being in very good shape, serving as a capable IFR platform. The engine has 1,800 hours since major overhaul and 300 hours since top overhaul, and the aircraft benefits from a high compression 160 horsepower STC, enhancing its climb performance to approximately 1,000 feet per minute at 100 knots with two pilots and full fuel. A recent panel upgrade in 2025 includes some of the latest Garmin instruments, modernizing the avionics suite for enhanced navigation and situational awareness.

Year
1977
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
N26086
Serial #
AA5A-0326

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,706 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,800 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin - Latest instruments

Additional Equipment

High Compression STC

High compression 160 HP STC

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1977

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$115,000

Aircraft Location

Concord, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 3, 2025: $115,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 3, 2025

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$115,000