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1979 Grumman AA5B TigerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • England, UK

This 1979 Grumman American AA5B Tiger, registered EI-TIG, presents as a well-maintained example with a comprehensive panel modernization and recent interior refresh. The airframe shows 8,493 total hours, while its Lycoming O-360-A4K engine has 2,274 hours since a major rebuild in August 2008, with recent compression checks reported at 75/80 or better. The Sensenich propeller, also overhauled in 2008, has 750 hours since overhaul and is set to a 62-inch pitch.

The aircraft's capability is significantly enhanced by a full Garmin avionics suite installed on a custom-cut metal panel. This upgrade includes a GFC500 autopilot, a dual G5...

Year
1979
Make
Grumman
Series
AA5
Model
AA5B Tiger
Tail #
EI-TIG

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,493 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,274 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
750 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Scanned logbooks and maintenance tracking information available on request.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 175 - GPS WAAS Navigator, GPS/AHRS fitted an AirGizmo dock.

Comms

Trig TY96 - Com.

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - autopilot.

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Stack.

ADSB

Trig TT-31 - ADS-B Out/Mode S transponder fitted.

EMS

JPI EDM-700 - JPI engine monitor.

Additional Equipment

Fuel Computer

Fuel Scan 450 - computer.

Chronometer

Mid Continent Dual USB Chrono - USB

Electronic Flight Bag

Panel-mounted iPad.

Battery

Concorde - battery.

Lighting

LED strobes and LED Landing Light.

Canopy Rails

Updated canopy rails.

Wheel Fairings

All three wheel fairings fitted.

Aircraft Cover

Outdoor cover.

Tow Bar

Proper tow bar.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Recently refreshed with grey leather seats, side trims and a grey suede headliner. Shoulder harnesses for each seat position.
Exterior Notes
Perspex is in good condition. Aircraft has all three wheel fairings fitted, and sharp eyes notice how everything is faired off, like the landing lights and Nav/Strobe lights.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4K
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$84,229

Aircraft Location

England, UK

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 10, 2026: $84,229 - controller

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First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

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