| 1977 Grumman AA-5B Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | Single Engine Propeller |
| Make | Grumman |
| Model | AA-5B |
| Condition | Used Aircraft |
| Sale Type | Make Offers |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Registration No | VH-IFT |
| Serial Number | AA5B-0261 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Total Time Airframe | 4400 |
| Comments |
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IFT DATA BUYERS NOTE: Payment will only be accepted by CERTIFIED BANK CHEQUE or DIRECT BANK DEBIT. Price quoted is + GST. (I DO NOT accept ANY other form of payment including PAYPAL)
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN TIGER AA-5B
NGT VFR / IFR RATED (IF REQUIRED)
TWO (2) NEW MOBILE ONE HSP1 GA HEADSETS ( Valued @ $1000 ) www.mobileone.com.au/headsets
ASKING PRICE is $139,000 + GST
This is a Fly away price including delivery at purchasers fuel cost to any airport destination in Australia or Tasmania
Check out and endorsement training is included at no charge to Licensed Pilots
FEATURES:
THIS VERSATILE TRUE 4 X PLACE AIRCRAFT IN AS CHEAP TO OPERATE AS A CESSNA 172 - BUT FLYS FASTER THAN A RETRACTABLE CHEROKEE ARROW !
OPERATES OFF MOST BUSH STRIPS AND SURFACES OK
ACTUAL OPERATING COSTS:
LESS THAN A$200 per HOUR INCLUDING FUEL / OIL / MAINTENANCE / ENGINE OHAUL
IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE LAMBORGHINI OF FIXED GEAR SINGLES AND WITH SPATS WILL EXCEED 135 KNOTS (No spats fitted)
IT CAN BE QUICKLY CONVERTED IN LESS THAN TWO MINUTES TO A 2 X PLACE CARGO AIRCRAFT WITH A 6 FT (1.8 MTR) LONG CARGO DECK THAT WILL UPLIFT 330 LBS (150 KGS) OF GEAR ( The seat backs are removed and the back seat folds down )
GREAT FOR CAMPING - AND THAT INCLUDES FULL FUEL TANKS !
OUTSIDE FINISH: 8 / 10
INSIDE FINISH: 7 / 10
Performance: 130 Knots @ 40 LPH
Economy Cruise: 120 Knots @ 36 LPH
Endurance: 285 Minutes @ 40 lph or 320 Minutes @ 36 lph = 5 Hours
SYDNEY to CANBERRA in 1 Hour
SYDNEY TO COFFS in 2 Hours
SYDNEY to MELBOURNE in 3 Hours
SYDNEY to BRISBANE in 4 Hours
SYDNEY to ADELAIDE in 5 Hours
NIGHT VFR (Neads replacement ADF antenna) Also suitable for IFR with minor upgrades |
| Engine Specifications |
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LYCOMING O-360 A4K 180HP Flat 4 Cylinder
300 Hrs Since BULK STRIP and REBUILD with NEW CYLINDERS -
Approx. 700 Hrs TO RUN
Total Airframe: 4,400 hrs
SENSENICH PROPELLER CURRENT SITUATION as @ OCTOBER 2022 Aircraft was not flown since March 2019 due to a corrosion issue in main spar. This has now been rectified (CAR35 approved repair) and currently the aircraft is being assembled with a fresh 100 hourly. One complete cylinder has also been replaced. October 30th - 4 hrs flying since 100 hourly with NIL issue |
| Avionics |
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IFT Instrumentation FULL NARCO PANEL Including:
DUEL TRANSCEIVER COMMS 810
MODE 'C' TRANSPONDER
ADF UHF CB RADIO
KMA24 AUDIO with Four (4) Place INTERCOM
ACCESSORIES:
AUTO PILOT + Coupled to DG ( TWO AXIS )
WHITE BELLY STROBE / TAIL STROBE BEACON
EFIS - AvMAP Ultra has 9 INSTRUMENTS - ALT / AS / AH / DG / SLIP / VSI / ADF with GPS / VOR with GPS / COMPAS / G METER ( Replaces VOR indicator ELECTRONIC CHT / EGT
AIR SWITCH + VDO SWITCH
FS-400 DIGITAL FUEL COMPUTER
CARBY AIR TEMP GAUGE
NIGHT VFR suitable for IFR
NOTE: VOR / DME / HF Not Operational |
| Interior |
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IFT Interior Refurbished with stylish Carpet Covered SEATS & Carpeted INTERIOR TRIM overfactory fitted plastics.This has the benefit of reducing the cabin noise as well as improved passenger comfort.
Internal Trim requires some remedial work due to wear & tear. |
| Exterior |
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IFT Exterior Has had full Airframe Strip & Repaint in Modern Paint Style by Doug Nag of Alchemy Aviation at Caboulture.
Will need some remedial touch up work with matching paint available.
Condition: 8 / 10 |
*PLEASE NOTE: Aircraft specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. It is up to you as the purchaser to conduct your due diligence. Unless given to you in writing by the seller, no warranties are implied or given. Aircraft or parts may be withdrawn from sale at any time. If the price does not contain the notation that it is the total price, the price may or may not include costs such as Stamp Duty, Transfer fees, GST and other State or Federal charges. Please confirm price, fees, charges and features with the seller of the Aircraft or Part.
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