Grumman American AA-5B Tiger

The fixed gear, four seat, 180hp aircraft space is a really interesting and competitive segment of the GA market. There are so many options like the Piper PA28, Robin DR400/R1180, Cessna 172 & 177, Beech Sundowner, Diamond DA-40, Socata TB-10 and Maule MXT-7-180. Making a direct comparison of the fixed pitch options, there is very little that can touch the Grumman Tiger in terms of its performance. This 1979 model year Tiger, is from the last year of Gulfstream production before it was taken over by American General. You can choose to tell people you own a Gulfstream, if you wish!This aircraft had its last 100hr/Annual in Jan 2026 at 8493hrs and it has 2274hrs on the Lycoming O-360-A4K which was overhauled at January 2001. The engine had a rebuild at 1528hrs in August 2008 with cylinder work, valves and seats as required. The last compressions were all 75/80 or better. The Sensenich 76EM8S10-0-62 propeller has 750hrs since overhaul in August 2008.Tiger owners vary on the propeller pitch that s optimum, the Sensenich prop as fitted to EI-TIG is a 62 pitch, and this is a good blend between a 61 climb prop and the ultra coarse 65 pitch some American owners fit. The advantages of the Sensenich propeller make for better climb performances, better short field ability and no yellow arc restriction. At 2450 rpm this aircraft will show TAS of 125kts. If you go up higher and fly at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) you can true at 135kts. With 51 US Gallons of useable fuel, and seats that fold down flat in the rear there is serious touring potential with these aircraft. The ability to fly with the canopy cracked open is hard to compete with, as are the sporty and smooth pushrod flight controls of the Grumman and the tight turning circle of the castoring nosewheel. The people who want a Grumman appreciate all the little details, and they may be a deciding factor in their decision.This aircraft has been modified with a cut metal instrument panel, and a Garmin upgrade comprising a