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

This 1979 Grumman/American General AA5B Tiger, registered EI-TIG, presents as a well-maintained and comprehensively upgraded example with 8,493 hours total time on the airframe. Its Lycoming O-360-A4K engine shows 2,274 hours since a major rebuild in August 2008, which included cylinder work, valves, and seats, with recent compression checks all at 75/80 or better. The Sensenich propeller, also overhauled in August 2008, has 750 hours since overhaul and is set to a 62-inch pitch.

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

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
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.

ADSB

Trig TT-31 - ADSB Out/Mode S transponder fitted.

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Stack.

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual Stack.

EMS

JPI EDM-700 - JPI engine monitor, computer.

Additional Equipment

Battery

Concorde - battery.

Lighting

LED strobes and LED Landing Light.

Cover

Outdoor cover.

Tow Bar

Proper tow bar.

Chronometer

Mid Continent - Dual USB Chrono.

Tablet Mount

Panel-mounted iPad.

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
All three wheel fairings fitted. Landing lights and Nav/Strobe lights faired off. Perspex is in good condition.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$84,063

Aircraft Location

England, UK

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 25, 2026: $84,063(-$166) - controller

Mar 10, 2026: $84,229 - controller

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First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

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$84,063