N197BD - 1996 Gulfstream Aerospace G-iv Aircraft Registration

N197BD is a 1996 Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Afc Management LLC in Englewood, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 22 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18249 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N197BD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0353, -85.2038 on April 12, 2024. The FAA registry record for N197BD was last updated on September 30, 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 N197BD. 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.