Grumman AA-1B Trainer
Aircraft description
REDUCED TO SELL
The AA-1B was produced until 1976 after Grumman bought American Aviation. It offers a reliable Lycoming O-235-C2C low-compression engine, docile flight characteristics in the stall and sturdy design; a perfect ab-initio trainer or personal hour-builder.
This extremely low-time aircraft has been well-maintained and offers new exhaust, exhaust clamps and carburettor shroud, a new digital tacho, FS450 computer, LED landing lights and a host of extras for the sale. The very tidy panel includes a D3 EFIS, Garmin GPS Map 196 (as part of included extras package), ADF and Garmin transponder. This is a perfect aircraft for the recently licensed pilot or recreational pilot.
New works completed: New mixture cable, directional gyro fixed, RH main wheel outer bearings replaced, LH brake lining and O ring in calliper replaced, nose landing gear corrosion treated, 2 rudder cables replaced, LH elevator delamination fixed, elevator trim tab bush and plate, and trim tab shear plate replaced, elevator outer bearings replaced, aileron outer bearings replaced, horizontal centre splice plate repaired.
Basic info
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (GA)
Make / Manufacturer
Grumman
Model
AA-1B Trainer
Year
1972
Registration
VH-ETS
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
1838.9 HRS
Airframe serial No.
AA1B-0044
Location country
Australia
Location state
SA
Engine hours
1838.9 HRS
Engine / Propeller / Rotors
Engine type
Single Engine
Primary (engine / propeller 1)
Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
TEXTRON LYCOMING O-235 C2C
Engine serial number(s)
L-11153-15
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
McCauley metal 2-blade fixed pitch
Propeller / rotor serial
1A105/SCM7157
Propeller / rotor hours
1838.9 HRS
Avionics / equipment
Standard Grumman instrumentation, Dynon D3 EFIS, Digital Tachometer, Fuel Flow meter, ADF, VHF Com radio, Mode C Transponder, Amp Meter, Engine, Oil Temp & Pressure Gauge, EGT Gauge.
Exterior / Interior Condition
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
7
Interior details
Panel excellent. Some trims require work to restore.
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
6
Exterior details
Fair-good paint. Cut and polish would serve this aircraft well.
Additional information
Annual due date
03/06/2023
Reason for sale
Completed CPL hours
Location airport / place
Aldinga Airport
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
NIL
Accident history / details
NIL known
Storage history
Hangared
Extras included in the sale (use an example )
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
EPIRB 406MHZ, Garmin GPS Map 196, Aircraft cover, Cowl Plugs, Pitot Cover, Chocks, Oil x 2 quartz
Specifications & performance
Cruise speed (kts)
Sea Level @ 75% power
Sea Level @ 75% power
95kts
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
709
Empty weight (kg)
459kg
G limits
+4 / -2
Fuel capacity
90 litres
No. of fuel tanks
2
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete
Seller information
Contact Name:
Nicholas Christie
Seller Type:
Aircraft Broker
