Upgrade packages
Newest Garmin flight deck
Garmin AXIS integrated glass
One 11.6-inch AXIS display with IFR GPS, COM and audio panel built in, backed by a GI 275 standby and the GFC 500 autopilot. A clean panel and the newest Garmin technology for your AA-5.
Included
from€40,000excl. VAT
Typical downtime: 2–3 months
Want integrated NAV too? The GDU 116NC adds it.
Request a quoteThe proven Tiger upgrade
Dual G5 essentials
Two G5 electronic instruments replace the attitude indicator and HSI, with a GTN 650Xi navigator and the GFC 500 autopilot. A light, proven route to a modern IFR Tiger.
Included
Fits your current panel
Essentials IFR: dual GI 275
Replace the mechanical gauges with two GI 275 electronic instruments, add the GFC 500 autopilot and a GTN Xi navigator. The smallest step to a modern IFR panel.
Included
Indicative starting price excl. VAT; the final quote follows the scope check.
Build your own
Your panel, your way
Pick the upgrades you want and we will put them together into one quote and one downtime.
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Flight displays
Garmin AXIS GDU 116C
11.6-inch AXIS display that integrates IFR GPS, COM and an audio panel; installed under an AML STC.
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Standby instruments
Garmin GI 275
Electronic instrument for primary or standby attitude, airspeed and altitude, with an autopilot interface.
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Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500
Digital autopilot that works with the new Garmin displays and holds altitude and course, with an optional yaw damper servo.
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Standby instruments
Garmin G5
Electronic flight instrument used here as a backup next to the main display.
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GPS / NAV / COM
Garmin GTN 650Xi
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Audio panel
Garmin GMA 345
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Engine indication
Garmin GI 275 EIS
GI 275 engine indication display, supported by a GEA 24 and new fuel senders.
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Products we fit on the Grumman American AA-5

Flight displays
Garmin AXIS GDU 116CGarmin G500 TXi
GPS / NAV / COM
Garmin GTN 750XiGarmin GTN 650XiGarmin GNC 355AGarmin GNX 375Garmin GPS 175
Communication
Garmin GNC 255A
Transponder / ADS-B
Garmin GTX 335RGarmin GTX 345R
Audio panel
Garmin GMA 345Garmin GMA 350cGarmin GMA 35cGarmin GMA 342
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500
Standby instruments
Garmin GI 275Garmin G5
Engine indication
Garmin GI 275 EISGarmin TXi engine indication (EIS)
Weather
Garmin GSR 56Garmin GWX 75
Traffic
Garmin GTS 800AIR Avionics AT-1 traffic
Connectivity
Garmin FlightStream 510Garmin GDL 60
DME
BendixKing KN 63 DME
Completed Grumman American AA-5 projects
Interior, exterior and engine
Interior

Seat upholstery and armrests
Tiger and Cheetah seats recovered in leather, made to measure in our own workshop.

Carpets and sunvisors
Durable, flame-resistant, lightweight aviation carpets and adjustable non-reflective sunvisors.

USB charging
USB charging for crew and passengers, including the Garmin GSB 15.

Yokes
Ergonomic yokes in a modern design, a feel-good upgrade you notice on every flight.
Exterior

Wing walks
New AA-5 wing walks, made to the manufacturer's specifications.

Wingtip lenses and placards
New wingtip lenses, placards and wing walks, made to the manufacturer's specifications.

LED lighting
Whelen LED landing, taxi, beacon and position lights: brighter, cooler-running and built to last.

Paint, detailing and ceramic coating
Fresh paint, paint repairs and a ceramic coating that keeps the finish glossy against UV and weather.
Engine

Engine preheater
Warm engine, easy cold starts: a preheater fitted without extensive modification to your aircraft.

SureFly electronic ignition
Electronic ignition in place of one magneto, for easier starts and smoother running.





