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...
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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
ADS-B Out
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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Asking Price
$80,000
Aircraft Location
Houston, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 7, 2026: $80,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$80,000