N254 - 1978 Gulfstream American CORP AA-5B Aircraft Registration

G150

1978 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B

Aircraft Description

N254 is a 1978 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Russell Dale Christopher in Sierra Vista, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 21, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N254 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26659 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N254 was last updated on June 9, 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 315 Gulfstream American Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AA-5B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N254. 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
1978
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP
Model
AA-5B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
G150Gulfstream G150
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 21, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RUSSELL DALE CHRISTOPHER
Address
3466 CASPER DR
City
SIERRA VISTA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85650-6681
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50463131
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26659

Additional Details

Registration
N254
Serial Number
AA5B0970
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00950353

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 21:08:21)
Airport
Latitude
31.749573
Longitude
-110.606205

Data Source

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

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