N178B - 1973 Gulfstream Aerospace G1159B Aircraft Registration

1973 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G1159B

Aircraft Description

N178B is a 1973 Gulfstream Aerospace G1159B, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Missile Defense Agency (mda) in Tulsa, OK. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2004. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Rolls-royc SPEY 511-8 engine producing 11400 pounds of thrust, N178B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A136FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N178B was last updated on June 23, 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 G1159B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N178B. 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
1973
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
G1159B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 12, 2023
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Address
C/O L-3 AEROMET INC
6501 E APACHE ST
City
TULSA
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74115-3640
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
SPEY 511-8
Thrust
11400 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50233376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A136FE

Additional Details

Registration
N178B
Serial Number
125
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00883163

Last Known Position

Date
March 31, 2024 (UTC 01:28:57)
Airport
Latitude
36.197084
Longitude
-95.886225

Data Source

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

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