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1977 Grumman Tiger CATSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1977
Make
GRUMMAN
Series
AA5
Model
TIGER CAT
Tail #
N81268
Serial #
AA5B0480

This 1977 Grumman Tiger Cat (N81268) presents as a well-equipped example with notable avionics upgrades and recent maintenance. The airframe shows 3,481 total hours with a mid-time Lycoming engine at 1,551 hours SMOH and a propeller with 1,023 hours SPOH. The aircraft features a modernized panel including an Aspen 1000 Pro PFD, Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, GTX345 ADS-B transponder with in/out capability, and an S-Tec 30 autopilot with altitude hold. Additional avionics include a Bendix-King KX155 NAV/COM, PS Engineering audio panel, and backup vacuum system.

The exterior was repainted in 2002 in Matterhorn White with Aztec Gold and black trim, rated 7/10, while the 2014-reupholstered leather interior maintains an 8/10 condition. The aircraft has complete logbooks with a minor damage history limited to wingtip damage in 2003. Operational features include a 963 lb useful load, wheel pants, wingtip strobes, and a 406 MHz ELT. Currently hangared in Falmouth, Massachusetts (5B6) with an annual completed in February 2025, this Tiger Cat offers IFR capability with its WAAS GPS and dual glideslopes.

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Asking Price

$129,900

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Listing Details

Condition
Used
Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

Apr 27, 2025: $129,900 - controller

Apr 26, 2025: $129,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 27, 2025

Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
963.2 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,481 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,551 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,023 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete and consecutive logbooks

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - IFR GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Bendix-King KX155 - NAV/COM

AP

S-TEC 30 - S-TEC Autopilot with ALT Hold

Audio

PS Engineering PMA450 - PS Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Transponder

PFD

Aspen EFD 1000 Pro - EFD PFD

EMS/EIS

Electronics International UBG16 - EngineMonitor

Additional Equipment

Standby Vacuum System

Precise Flight - Standby Vacuum System

USB Charging Ports

Stratus USB Charging Ports

ELT

406 MHz ELT

Instrument Backlights

NuLight Instrument Backlights

Alternator

Plane Power Alternator

Dual Glideslopes

Sun Visors

Wheel Pants

Flashing Beacon

Wingtip Strobes

Avionics Master Switch

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
2014
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
2002
Interior Notes
Reupholstered in 2014 Leather Seats
Exterior Notes
Repainted in 2002 Overall Matterhorn White with Aztec Gold and Black Trim

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540

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$129,900