1978 Grumman/American General AA5B TigerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Grumman/American General AA5B Tiger presents as a well-maintained example with recent upgrades and a strong maintenance history. The airframe shows 4,041 total hours, powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine with 2,464.6 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), featuring new cylinders installed in 2019 at 1,513 SMOH. The engine has undergone significant work including an overhauled camshaft, new crankshaft, and shows healthy compression readings of 75-77-77-76. The McCauley propeller has 2,399 hours since overhaul and was last inspected in October 2022.

The aircraft received substantial recent investments, including a $38,000 professional custom paint job completed in August 2024 and a new custom interior installed in 2023. Avionics upgrades feature dual Garmin G5 units (EADI and EHSI), a GNC 420 GPS/COM, GI-102A CDI, and an EDM 830 engine monitor. Additional equipment includes wheel pants, wingtip strobes, and a Century I autopilot. With a useful load of 974.85 lbs and 52.6 USG fuel capacity, this Tiger offers practical cross-country capability. The aircraft's next annual inspection is due September 2024.