1979 Grumman American Tiger AA-5BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1979 Grumman American AA5B Tiger, registered as N4543A, presents with a total airframe time of 2,503 hours and is in a strong mechanical position following a very complete and comprehensive recent annual inspection performed by a Tiger expert. The aircraft has no damage history and features a Lycoming O-360 engine with 642 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, coupled with a McCauley two-blade propeller showing 21 hours since propeller overhaul (SPOH). Notable performance enhancements include a Power Flow exhaust system, which is noted to provide a 15 to 20 HP increase, contributing to the aircraft's useful load of...

Year: 1979

Make: Grumman

Series: AA-5

Model: American Tiger AA-5B

Tail #: N4543A

Serial #: AA5B-1302

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Recreational

Useful Load: 956 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,503 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 642 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 21 hrs (SPOH)

Logbook Status: Very Complete And Comprehensive Recent Annual By Tiger Expert

Inspection Status: Annual Due: October 2026. Very Complete and Comprehensive Recent Annual by Tiger Expert.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 300 XL - GNC XL Moving Map GPS/COM

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel NAV/COM

S-Tec 30 - Autopilot with Altitude Hold, GPSS Steering, Remote AP on Yoke

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel with 3LMB

ADSB

Stratus Appereo - ADS-B Transponder

ADS-B In

Stratus - appereo ADSB Transponder

EMS

Fuel scan 450 - Digital Four Cylinder EGT Gauge, Flow Computer

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Power Flow Exhaust - (15 to 20 HP Increase)

Shoulder Harnesses

Spinner

Polished Spinner

Oil Filter

Spin-on oil filter

Wheel Pants

Landing Light Cover

Engine Mounts

Recent Engine Mounts

Engine Baffles

Recent Engine Baffles

Prop Backing Plate

New Prop Backing Plate

Ground Service Plug

Intercom

Intervox - Intercom

EGT Gauge

Digital Four Cylinder EGT Gauge

Fuel Flow Computer

Fuel Scan 450 - Flow Computer

Post Lights

AP Disconnect

Remote AP Disconnect on Yoke

Clock

Analog clock

Push to Talk Buttons

Dual Yoke Mounted Drilled Push to Talk Buttons

Starter Button

Avionics Master Switch

Safety Harnesses

Shoulder harnesses

Safety Equipment

Shoulder Harnesses

Exterior Features

Wheel Pants, Landing Light Cover, Polished Spinner

Maintenance Items

Spin-on Oil Filter, Recent Engine Mounts, Recent Engine Baffles, New Prop Backing Plate, Ground Service Plug

Cockpit Controls

Dual Yoke Mounted Drilled Push to Talk Buttons, Starter Button, Avionics Master Switch, Post Lights, Analog Clock

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 7/10

Paint Rating: 6.5/10

Paint Year: 1979

Interior Notes: Original Brown Velour and Vinyl Seats with Matching Side Panels. Good Condition but Some Early Wear Showing.

Exterior Notes: Original 1979 Paint in Surprisingly Good Condition for the Age. Metallic Brown Major with Black Minor Accent in Typical Tiger Scheme. Slightly Pin-holed and Dusty but Serviceable.