Grumman American AA-5B Tiger financing, specs & price
More power, sporty handling, fun. Built 1975-1981, 1992-2006; Lycoming O-360 (180 hp); 4 seats; 139-knot cruise.
What a AA-5B Tiger costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $45,000 | 15% ($6,750) | $38,250 | 15 yrs | $360/mo | $344–$411 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $70,000 | 15% ($10,500) | $59,500 | 15 yrs | $560/mo | $534–$639 |
| Late / low-time | $105,000 | 15% ($15,750) | $89,250 | 20 yrs | $733/mo | $691–$861 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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AA-5B Tiger specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360 (180 hp)
- Production
- 1975-1981, 1992-2006
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 139 kts
- Range
- 700 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 51 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 9 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $65
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.47
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.7 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $6,516
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a AA-5B Tiger
- O-360 provides good performance
- Bonded construction inspection critical
- Strong owner community (Grumman Gang)
- Insurance moderate
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Bonded skin delamination
- Canopy track and seals
- Nose gear condition
- Fuel tank sealant
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a AA-5B Tiger
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesGrumman AA-5 Traveler and AA-5A Cheetah Buyer's Guide: The 150-hp Grummans
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesGrumman Tiger Buyer's Guide: AA-5B vs AG-5B, Inspection Points and Loan Math
- Cost of OwnershipGrumman AA-5A Cheetah Cost of Ownership: A Budget Four-Seater by the Numbers
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- Cost of OwnershipGrumman AA-5B Tiger Cost of Ownership: Annual Budget and Performance per Dollar
Grumman American AA-5B Tiger financing FAQs
How much does a Grumman American AA-5B Tiger cost?
Typical asking prices for a Grumman American AA-5B Tiger run from about $45,000 for older or higher-time examples to $105,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $70,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Grumman American AA-5B Tiger?
At a $70,000 purchase price with 15% down ($10,500), a $59,500 loan over 15 years is about $560 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $534–$639 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Grumman American AA-5B Tiger?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Grumman American AA-5B Tiger cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 9 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $65 per hour, or about $0.47 per nautical mile at a 139-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Grumman American AA-5B Tiger?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older AA-5B Tiger.
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