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Aircraft Details

  • Price: Call for Price
  • Year: 1978
  • Make/Model: Grumman AA5A Cheetah
  • Registration Number: N321ES
  • Power: Piston
  • Engines: 1 Engine
  • Class: Personal Transport
  • Listing ID: 7038742
  • Partner ID: 65438
  • Posted On: May 26, 2026
  • Updated On: May 26, 2026

Description

Registration: FAA Registered (N-reg) Enjoy significantly lower administrative overhead and spend your budget on maintaining the aircraft rather than paperwork.

Overview
This is arguably one of the most capable, thoroughly upgraded, and turn-key Grumman Cheetahs on the market today. Upgraded with zero compromises for safe, reliable IFR cross-country flights with family on board, this aircraft was intended to be a "30-year "forever plane." An unexpected long-term career relocation to the USA is the reason she is being offered for sale.

Always hangared and in excellent mechanical condition, this Cheetah offers an exceptional balance of high-end capability, great cruise speeds, and remarkably low operational costs.

Performance & Efficiency
Equipped with the 160hp High-Compression STC and a 61" Sensenich propeller, this aircraft punches well above its weight class. Thanks to the SureFly electronic ignition, the engine can be run smoothly Lean-of-Peak (LOP).

Cruise Speed: 115 to 125 knots (depending on payload, altitude, and RPM)

Fuel Burn: An incredibly efficient 7 to 7.5 gallons per hour (gph)

The Ultimate Panel
The modern, clean-sheet avionics package is an absolute dream for IFR flying. The Garmin GFC500 digital autopilot transforms workload management during IMC and approaches, offering full LPV, ILS, and DME capability. For ultimate peace of mind when flying over water or in solid instrument conditions, the JPI EDM 830 engine monitor provides flawless accuracy on fuel flow, fuel remaining, and time-to-empty calculations. During the panel upgrade, all legacy electrical switches, fuses, and wiring were completely replaced with modern, reliable circuit breakers. The Garmin GNX375 offers full ADSB-in/out support and real-time sync to the iPad, for both flight planning, tracking and in-flight traffic to be displayed on your iPad.

Visuals are stunning from both inside and out. The aircraft features all-LED lighting (including a streamlined tail strobe with the old rudder beacon removed) and a brand-new, crystal-clear canopy and windows that provide perfect visibility and scratch-free inflight photography.

Airplane time state:
TTAF 2480h
Engine SMOH 730h, upgraded to 160hp high-compression STC
Propeller TTSN 315h, upgraded to 61" Sensenich propeller matched to this high-compression engine

Exterior condition / paint: good, minor chips

Avionics

Autopilot: Garmin GFC500 Digital Autopilot (fully coupled IFR approach capability)

Flight Instruments: 2x Garmin G5 (ADI + HSI) displaying OAT, TAS, and real-time Wind Vector

Navigator/Transponder: Garmin GNX375 GPS/XPDR with Bluetooth (seamless real-time flight plan sync with iPad/ForeFlight)

Nav/Com 1: Garmin GNC255 COM/NAV with GPS input & automatic station identification

Com 2: ICOM A220 COM

Audio Panel: Garmin GMA345 with Bluetooth connectivity

Engine Monitor: JPI EDM 830 (4-cylinder CHT/EGT, real-time fuel flow, fuel remaining, OAT)

DME: Narco DME

ELT: ACK-E04 406Mhz ELT

Electrical: Complete panel re-wire. All legacy fuses removed and replaced with modern aircraft circuit breakers.

Interior

Good original condition, well-maintained with no damage.

Exterior

Good condition original paint with only minor, typical chips. Wheel fairings completely refurbished and painted.

Additional Features

160hp High Compression Engine STC

61" Sensenich Propeller STC

SureFly Electronic Ignition (installed on left magneto)

Brand New Canopy & Windows (unmatched clarity, zero scratches)

Full LED Lighting Upgrade (Landing, taxi, nav, and custom tail-cone LED strobe setup)

Fuel tank access panels completely re-sealed.

Fuel drains replaced with new units.

Main and nose tires are only a few years old and in great condition.

Bonus Included: A brand-new, install-ready engine baffling kit comes with the aircraft.

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