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Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 for Sale

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What a AA-1 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 7 AA-1 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 fly?

A Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 flies about 424 nm, roughly 785 km, which is about 3 h 56 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 cost to own?

A Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 costs about EUR 1,175 a month to run, or about EUR 121 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the AA-1

How much does a AA-1 cost?
Used AA-1 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current AA-1 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used AA-1?
AA-1 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live AA-1 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many AA-1 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 7 AA-1 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a AA-1 for sale?
Every AA-1 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 7 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Czech Republic (1), followed by United States (1), Netherlands (1) and United Kingdom (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a AA-1 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used AA-1?
On a used AA-1, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Grumman / Grumman American AA-1

Aircraft overview

The Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 is a compact, two seat, low wing piston aircraft developed from the Bede BD-1 concept and produced in several forms from 1969 through the late 1970s. Early production was under American Aviation, followed by Grumman American, with later related production under Gulfstream American. The AA-1 family includes the Yankee, Trainer, TR-2, Lynx and T-Cat names, but all share the same basic role: an economical personal aircraft and trainer with light handling, a sliding canopy and a bonded aluminum structure. It matters in the used market because it offers notably sporty control response in a simple airframe, while remaining distinct from the larger four seat AA-5 series.

Performance & specifications

Most Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 aircraft are powered by a Lycoming O-235 engine, commonly rated at 108 hp in early versions, with the AA-1C using a 115 hp installation. Typical cruise speeds are commonly around 105 to 115 knots, depending on variant, engine condition, propeller, rigging and weight. Practical range is often in the 350 to 450 nautical mile class with reserves, again dependent on fuel capacity and operating technique. Useful load is modest, generally suitable for two lighter occupants, limited baggage and fuel planning rather than full seats and generous luggage. Published service ceiling figures vary by model, with values around the low teens in thousands of feet typical for the family.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two side by side under a sliding canopy, giving good outward visibility and a distinctly open cockpit feel on the ground. Cabin width and baggage space are limited compared with later touring aircraft, so fit and loading should be checked carefully by prospective owners. Factory avionics were conventional analog instruments and basic radios. Used examples today range from minimal VFR panels to upgraded layouts with modern comm radios, transponders with ADS-B Out, portable GPS integration, engine monitors and compact glass instruments such as Garmin G5 or similar units. Full integrated systems such as Garmin G1000 were not factory equipment for the AA-1.

Buying & value

Buyers should focus on airframe condition, logbook continuity, engine history, weight and balance data, canopy condition, fuel system status and evidence of proper maintenance on the bonded structure. The AA-1 rewards correct rigging and careful speed management, so a prebuy inspection by a mechanic familiar with the type is valuable. Common upgrades include improved avionics, shoulder harnesses, engine instrumentation, interior refurbishment and, on some aircraft, approved engine or propeller changes. In the used market, the Grumman / Grumman American AA-1 usually sits as an affordable two seat alternative to Cessna 150 and 152 or Piper Tomahawk aircraft, with a more responsive feel but less forgiving loading flexibility.

7 AA-1 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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