1979 Grumman AA5A CheetahSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sycamore, IL, USA
This 1979 Grumman AA5A Cheetah, registered as N717FT, is a well-documented and actively flown example based in Sycamore, Illinois. The airframe has accumulated 4,658 total time since new, with the Lycoming O-320-E2G engine having just 450 hours since major overhaul. A notable performance upgrade is the 160 HP Conversion STC, which enhances the aircraft's already efficient climb and cruise capabilities. The aircraft is equipped with long-range tanks offering 51 gallons usable fuel, and a McCauley propeller is installed.
The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection valid through July 2026, and it features a uAvionix Tail Beacon for ADS-B Out...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
- Useful Load
- 780 lbs
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,658 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 450 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual: July 2026
Avionics
ADSB
uAvionix TailBeacon
Additional Equipment
Tow Bar
Comes with tow bar
Body Cover
Comes with body cover
Engine Cowling Plugs
Comes with engine cowling plugs
Service Manual
Comes with service manual
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-E2G
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$88,000
Aircraft Location
Sycamore, IL, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $88,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$88,000
Aircraft Location
Sycamore, IL, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 6, 2026: $88,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$88,000