N26850 - 1978 Gulfstream American CORP AA-5A Aircraft Registration

1978 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5A

Aircraft Description

N26850 is a 1978 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Palm Michael in Middletown, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2009. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N26850 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29FD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26850 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6761, -70.9569 on July 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N26850 was last updated on April 21, 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-5A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N26850. 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-5A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
PALM MICHAEL
Address
19 LORING ST
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02842-5982
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50517725
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29FD5

Additional Details

Registration
N26850
Serial Number
AA5A0765
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00013472

Last Known Position

Date
June 11, 2026 (UTC 16:59:58)
Airport
Latitude
39.720566
Longitude
-74.283819

Data Source

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

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