American AA-5

Presenting a superbly maintained 1979 Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, boasting a low-time O320 engine with high-compression STC (just 357 hours since Lycoming factory zero-time overhaul) and matching new prop. April 2026 Annual inspection, 193L long-range tanks, Century II autopilot, EDM-800, and Garmin IFR avionics with Mode S and ADS-B. Always hangared with back to factory full logs, offering exceptional cross-country performance from the sweet spot of the smaller engined AA5s. 1979 Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N26253 4,365 hours total time Lycoming O-320-E2G with High Compression STC ('160bhp') given improved t/o and climb performance with lower fuel consumption. 357 hours since engine rebuild and new propeller. April 2026 Annual Inspection by Ascend Aviation, Siegerland, Germany April 2026 all compressions over 70/80. 193 L / approx. 51 US gal long-range tanks 4 hours endurance @ 110KTAS with 515lb payload remaining Split Cowling STC Century II autopilot Garmin GPS 155XL IFR GPS Garmin GTX 328 Mode S transponder uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out, installed 2026 Stratus II ADS-B In EDM-800 engine monitor Complete service records since construction Returned to original FAA registration N26253 at latest annual. Always hangared, currently located Giessen-Luetzillenden (EDFL)