N163MD - 1996 Gulfstream Aerospace G-iv Aircraft Registration

GLF4

1996 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV

Aircraft Description

N163MD is a 1996 Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Arad Energy LLC in Conroe, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc TAY MK 610-8 engine producing 12420 pounds of thrust, N163MD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FDEA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N163MD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.1696, -109.9145 on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N163MD was last updated on September 29, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics based in Savannah, Georgia, manufactures some of the world's most advanced business jets. From the G280 to the flagship G700, Gulfstream aircraft are known for their range, speed, and cabin luxury. AviatorDB tracks 1,226 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-IV model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N163MD. 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
1996
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
G-IV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
GLF4GIV SP
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 9, 1996
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ARAD ENERGY LLC
Address
1007 GENERAL THOMAS KELLY BLVD
HNGR 15D
City
CONROE
State / Zip Code
Texas77303-4454
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
TAY MK 610-8
Thrust
12420 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50176752
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FDEA

Additional Details

Registration
N163MD
Serial Number
1302
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00985971

Last Known Position

Date
March 7, 2026 (UTC 20:14:17)
Airport
Latitude
27.169647
Longitude
-109.914534

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC