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1979 Grumman/American General AA5B TigerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1979
Make
GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL
Series
AA5
Model
AA5B TIGER
Tail #
N28996
Serial #
AA5B-0930

This 1979 Grumman/American General AA5B Tiger (N28996) presents as a well-equipped example with modern avionics and recent maintenance. The airframe shows 3,477 total hours with a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine showing 1,375 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, paired with a 2-blade propeller also at 1,375 hours SPOH. The aircraft just completed its annual inspection in October 2024 and comes with complete logbooks, reflecting consistent care.

The panel features a comprehensive Garmin suite including a WAAS-capable GNS530W GPS/NAV/COM, GFC500 digital autopilot, dual G5 flight instruments, GTX345 ADS-B transponder, and Garmin Flight Stream 210 for wireless connectivity. Additional upgrades include a PowerFlow exhaust system, Surefly electronic magneto, Alpha Systems AOA, and Aerospace Logic engine monitoring. The exterior and interior both rate 8/10, with useful load of 903.61 lbs and IFR-certified capability. Notable additions include LoPresti lighting enhancements, dynamic prop balancing, and Schroth inertia seat belts.

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Asking Price

$139,900

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Listing Details

Condition
Used

Price History

May 30, 2025: $139,900 - controller

May 30, 2025: $139,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 30, 2025

Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
903.61 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Engine 1 Time
1,375 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,375 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs: Yes
Inspection Status
October 2024 Annual Inspection

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - IFR GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - NAV/COM

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Digital Autopilot

Audio

PS Engineering PMA8000B - PS Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin G5 - Electronic Attitude Indicator

MFD

uAvionix AV20 - Displays

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Transponder

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

PowerFlow Exhaust

Landing Light

LoPresti Boom Beam Landing Light

Nose Strut Fairing

Gary Voight Nose Strut Fairing

USB Charging Ports

Stratus USB Charging Ports

Carb Ice Detector

ARP Carb Ice Detector

AOA System

Alpha Systems AOA

EGT/CHT Monitor

Aerospace Logic 4-Cyliner EGT/CHT

Magneto System

Surefly Magneto System

Circuit Breakers

Fuses Converted to Circuit Breakers

Lighting

Whelen NAV Lights & Wingtip Strobes

Airbox

Challenger Airbox

Sun Visors

Blue Sky Sun Visors

Seat Belts

Schroth Inertia Seat Belts

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes

Push-to-Talk Switches

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
8 out of 10
Exterior Notes
8 out of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A4K
Propeller Model
2-Blade Prop

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