Vref, the AOPA partner offering aircraft value estimates, suggests a base price for the Grumman American Cheetah of $28,000 for the 1975 model to $36,000 for the 1979 model. Listed in Trade-A-Plane at the time this was written were six Cheetah aircraft ranging from $34,000 for a 1977 model to $44,500 for a 1978 model.
How many Grumman tigers are there?
A total of 834 AA-5 Travelers were produced, as well. American General built around 150 AG-5Bs before it folded. There were no major design changes during the Tigers production run, although there were some refinements. In 1977, much-needed soundproofing was improved and windshield thickness doubled to a quarter-inch.
How much is a Grumman Tiger?
Prices for the mid-70s Tigers range from $60,000 for a VFR-equipped aircraft with an engine nearing TBO to about $100,000 for a better-equipped model. The later versions produced in the 1990s and 2000s may cost a bit more.
What is an AA5 aircraft?
The Grumman American AA-5 series is a family of American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft used for touring and training.
How much fuel does a Grumman Tiger hold?
The fuel system consists of two tanks with a total capacity of 52.6 gallons, of which 51 gallons is usable, two sump tanks, independent fuel gauges, and a fuel selector valve.
What engine is in a Grumman Tiger?
The airplane is powered by a horizontally opposed, four cylinder, direct drive, normally aspirated, air cooled, carburetor equipped engine. The engine is a Lycoming Model O-360-A4K and is rated at 180 horsepower.
Can you fly a Grumman with the canopy open?
It was the late 1980s, and we belonged to a great aero club at Ellington Field (EFD) in Houston. The ink was still drying on my private pilot certificate, and James and I enjoyed flying whenever the budget would allow.
Why does the Grumman Cheetah have a cheetah on it?
Because the Cheetah looked very much like the Traveler externally, Grumman’s marketing department created a “leaping cheetah” emblem to differentiate it from the earlier AA-5. Grumman sold its light aircraft division to Gulfstream Aerospace in 1978 and the division was renamed Gulfstream American.
Is the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah the best plane on three wheels?
The Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah and AA-5B Tiger have always been popular among pilots who prized speed, efficiency, and sportiness. “The best plane on three wheels,” is a typical owner comment.
How long can a Cheetah Run on a 51 gallon?
Center of gravity is normally not a problem in either Cheetah or Tiger. The Tiger’s 51-gallon fuel capacity is just about right: good for more than four hours at max cruise power (about 10 gph) with a comfortable reserve. If you throttle back a bit, endurance shoots up to near six hours.
