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1979 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Pearland, TX, USA

This 1979 Grumman American AA5A Cheetah, registration N26887, presents a well-maintained cross-country platform with 2,650 hours total time. The aircraft features a 160 horsepower STC modification and a Lycoming O-320-E2G engine with 645 hours since major overhaul performed by Ly-Con Engines in August 2021. Key performance upgrades include a PowerFlow exhaust system, SureFly electronic ignition, and a Sensenich propeller with 715 hours since new, supported by 52.6-gallon long-range fuel tanks.

The panel is equipped for IFR flight with a Garmin 430W GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin SL30 backup Nav/Com, and a Garmin GMA 347 audio panel. Additional...

Year
1979
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5A
Model
AA5A Cheetah
Tail #
N26887
Serial #
AA5A-0789

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
747 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,650 hrs
Engine 1 Time
645 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
715 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Garmin SL30 - Backup Nav/Com

Autopilot

Century 1 - Wing Leveler Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 347 - GMA Audio Panel

Traffic

Appareo Stratus - Transponder with ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Appareo Stratus - Hardwired to Power for ADSB-In

EMS/EIS

JPI 700 - JPI Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

PowerFlow - Exhaust

Ignition System

SureFly - Electric Ignition

Fuel Tanks

52.6 Gallon Long Range Fuel Tanks

Lighting System

Whelen - LED Strobes, Nav Lights, Landing Lights, and Anti-collision Lights

Flight Instruments

Garmin GI 106 - Two CDI IFR Certified,

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Interior Year
1979
Paint Rating
4.5/10
Paint Year
1979
Interior Notes
Original Retro Upholstery in Great Shape, Seat Cushions Were Replaced by Previous Owner in Early 2020s
Exterior Notes
Wheel Pants Are Off but Will Come with the Aircraft

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320-E2G
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich Prop

Asking Price

$124,500

Aircraft Location

Pearland, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 28, 2025: $124,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 28, 2025

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$124,500