Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
2 used Grumman AA-5 Cheetah aircraft for sale in California · $129K – $295K · updated 3 hours ago
About the Grumman AA-5 Cheetah
The Grumman AA-5 Cheetah is the economical four-seat sibling of the Tiger — a 150 hp low-wing single that is still notably quick for its power thanks to the slick bonded-aluminium airframe and sliding canopy. The line began as the **AA-5 Traveler** (1972–74) and was refined into the **AA-5A Cheetah** (1976+) — both share the same airframe and are covered here. It is a lower-cost entry into the Grumman four-seat family, ideal for efficient touring and training.
Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Specifications
Model specThe Grumman AA-5 Cheetah is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 128 kt (237 km/h), a range of 657 nm (1,217 km).
2 Grumman AA-5 Cheetah For Sale
There are currently 2 used Grumman AA-5 Cheetah for sale, ranging from $129,000 to $295,000, with a median asking price of $212,000.
Compare Grumman AA-5 Cheetah
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Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Price & Cost
How much does a Grumman AA-5 Cheetah cost? Used AA-5 Cheetah prices: $129K – $295K, average $212K (median $212K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Grumman AA-5 Cheetah
When buying a Grumman AA-5 Cheetah, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Grumman AA-5 Cheetah
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Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Inventory by Country
| United States | 12 |
| Canada | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Inventory by State
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
Grumman AA-5 Cheetah by Price
| Under $100k | 8 |
| Under $200k | 13 |
| Under $300k | 14 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Grumman AA-5 Cheetah by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Grumman AA-5 Cheetah Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Grumman AA-5 Cheetah. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database