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1978 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Houston, TX, USA

This 1978 Grumman/American General AA5A Cheetah, registration N26784, presents with a total airframe time of 6,800 hours and an engine showing 2,300 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has a noted damage history from 2006, and maintenance logs are available from 2012. The seller openly states the engine is over the recommended time between overhauls (TBO) but emphasizes significant recent investment. A December 2025 annual inspection included pulling the cylinders for an engine inspection, replacing all engine bay hoses, and correcting the baffling. Other recent work includes a Power Flow exhaust system installation, a carburetor...

Year
1978
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5A
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
N26784
Serial #
AA5A-0717

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,800 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,300 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logs Since 2012

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5

ADSB

Stratus - ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Stratus - ADS-B In

Audio

PMA8000G - Audio Panel

Comms

KX155 - COM/NAV

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Power Flow - Exhaust Installed 2024

Lighting

Landing Light, Underdash Lighting

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2012
Exterior Notes
Paint 2012

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$80,000

Aircraft Location

Houston, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 7, 2026: $80,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 7, 2026

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