Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 1979 Grumman American AA-5B Tiger.
To truly understand the Grumman Tiger, one has to look back in time at aviation pioneer Jim Bede, who developed the BD-1 kit airplane in the early 1960s. Evolution of that design led to a series of models built under the American Aircraft and Grumman American corporate banners. The designs featured aluminum honeycomb structures, bonded wing skins, and other innovations that enhance performance and efficiency.
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Pilots appreciate the Grumman American aircraft for their economical operation and strong performance relative to their power. The feature that might set it apart the most is its sliding canopy, which pilots love for the excellent visibility it provides. The novel feeling of reaching up to open and close the canopy—fighter-plane style—is a bonus for owners.
This 1979 AA-5B Tiger has 4,570 hours on the airframe and 1,780 hours on its Lycoming IO-360 engine. The aircraft is equipped with a LoPresti Speed Cowl and an AeroTherm engine heater.
The IFR panel includes a Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/nav/com, GNC 255A nav/com, GMA 340 audio panel, and G3X Touch 10-inch screen with engine monitor.
Pilots looking for a compact, four-seater that is fun to fly and economical should consider this 1979 Grumman American AA-5B Tiger, which is available for $189,900 on AircraftForSale.
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