N159F - 1944 Grumman G-21 Aircraft Registration

G21

1944 GRUMMAN G-21

Aircraft Description

N159F is a 1944 Grumman G-21, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Freshwater Adventures INC in Dillingham, AK. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N159F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC1B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N159F was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 473 Grumman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-21 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159F. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1944
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN
Model
G-21
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
G21G-21A Goose
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
FRESHWATER ADVENTURES INC
Address
PO BOX 542
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
Alaska99576-0542
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166033
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC1B

Additional Details

Registration
N159F
Serial Number
B55
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00635580

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC