1972 Grumman AA5 Traveler -- Shares For Sale

2010-10-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

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You have an opportunity to buy into a 4 person partnership for a beautiful and very clean 1972 Grumman American AA5 aircraft. I am moving to Bend OR and will relocate the airplane from San Diego Gillespie Field (SEE) to Bend sometime in the Dec 2010 through February 2011 timeframe, and depending on the availability of a hangar in Bend. I would like to locate three partners along with myself to own this airplane to share the hangar and insurance expenses. A corporation would be formed to limit liability. I am instrument rated and preference would be given to other instrumented rated pilots, and specifically a CFII and/or an A&P/pilot, although non-instrument rated pilots would be considered. I was previously in a 4-person partnership for four years that worked very well. I am a CPA and bring to the partnership my background to handle all of the administrative details. I have owned aircraft for the last 19 years and previously owned two Bonanzas and a Grumman Yankee prior to purchasing the Traveler in Sep 2009, and have always done 'owner-assisted' annuals which greatly minimizes the cost. I believe that based on the 1100 remaining engine hours available, that an assessment of $25 per flying hour is achievable. The fixed monthly and annual costs would be divided equally and would be due in addition to the flying hour assessment. Your cost to buy 1/4th interest would be $9,500.

     1972 Grumman American Traveler - Model AA5 SN: AA5-0126 -- 4 place
       • All records, including weight and balance and AD's up to date and complied with.
       • Paint: Gorgeous Pearl White with blue tint, and Striping that ranges from Burgundy to Blue depending on direction of sun...rated a 9.5
       • Interior: Beige all leather interior, including seats, headliner, side panels...rated a 9

       • Speed: Max 126 kts
                        Cruise 122 kts

       • Fuel:     Approximately 7.2 gph at cruise

       • Weight & Balance:
                     Gross Weight                           2,200
                     Empty Weight with oil              1,369
                     Useful load                                 831
                     Fuel -- 37 total useable               222
                     Useful Load full fuel                609

Total Time: (Will change as this plane is actively flown).
Engine: 880 hrs. SMOH (2000 hr TBO Engine)
Airframe: 3296 hrs.
Engine: Lycoming O-360-E2G Rated at 150 HP with 160 HP Piston Upgrade
Rebuilt by Precision Engineering, 160 HP Piston Upgrade (Stc 682 N.E.)
Compression at Sep 2010 Annual: 74, 77, 72, 78
Annual: Just completed Sep 2010, next due Oct 2011
Pitot/Static Transponder Due: Completed Jun 2010, next due Jun 2012
ELT Battery: Good through Nov 2012

• For additional Grumman Specifications, go to: http://www.grumman.net/cgrcc/specs.html

Avionics: • King KNS80 Nav System; Narco Com 120 TSO; Narco Com 11A; PS Engineering PMA700B Switching Panel; Dual Glide Slope Indicators (a Garmin and a Narco glide slope); Garmin GTX320 Transponder; 4 place built-in intercom; Avionics Master switch; PTT switches on both yokes. Equipment; Features: • 4 Seats • SureCheck portable Collision Avoidance System • M800 Chronometer • Oil Cooler • Air/Oil Seperator • Oil Filter • Vacuum gage • EGT • Wheel Pants • Recent New Tires with "Leak Guard" Tubes (Don't leak air) • No Corrosion • Complete Logs since New • Hangared • Canopy Cover • 4 Headsets • Red Strobe on top and White Stobe on belly.
Records, Maintenance & Equipment: • Weight & Balance records; Form 337s; CD-ROM of all prior owners; Title Searches; Equipment manuals; and Supplemental Type Certificates • Service Manual for an AA-5 • Carburetor Overhaul - Mar 2008 • Replaced Wing Bolts - Sep 2009 • Replace Brake Disc & Pads - Sep 2009 • Alternator V-Belt - Replaced Sep 2009 • Jacks for lifting aircraft • Compression tester • Extensive Screw, Washer and nut inventory • Bean Blaster box • Spark Plug bean blaster
Damage History: None This aircraft is very clean with no corrision either inside or out.

Comments: This is an exceptionally clean airplane, both inside and out. No oil leaks and inside cowling is painted the same as outside. All plexi is in very good condition. I have owned this plane for 1 year and it is kept in a hangar. Only seriously interested please contact me for more details or information. Thank you - Cary Mathis Chula Vista, CA 619-822-8036 carymathis@cox.net