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1978 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lachute, Quebec, Canada

This 1978 Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (Registration C-GVLV) presents as a well-maintained example with 2,451 total airframe hours. Powered by a 150hp Lycoming O-320-E2G engine showing 777 hours since major overhaul and a propeller with 584 hours, it delivers efficient performance with an 8 GPH fuel burn at 120-125 knot cruise speeds. The aircraft received a brand new "Jet-Glow" Sherwin Williams paint job in August 2023, with the exterior rated 10/10 and the original interior maintained at 7/10 condition.

The Cheetah features a modern avionics setup including an iPad panel mount and Garmin 760, along with new Garmin radio and antennae....

Year
1978
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5A
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
C-GVLV
Serial #
0577

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Sightseeing, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
875 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,451 hrs
Engine 1 Time
777 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
584 hrs
Logbook Status
PDF logs available

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 760

Comms

Garmin Radio - New

Additional Equipment

iPad Panel Mount

Baggage Door

Large baggage door

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
10/10
Paint Year
2023
Interior Notes
Interior is original and very clean
Exterior Notes
Beautiful, brand new 'Jet-Glow' Sherwin Williams Paint - August 2023

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2G
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$73,500

Aircraft Location

Lachute, Quebec, Canada

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 24, 2025: $73,500(-$11,500) - trade-a-plane

Jul 1, 2025: $85,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 3, 2025: $90,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 3, 2025

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$73,500