N28976 - 1978 Gulfstream American CORP AA-5B Aircraft Registration

1978 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B

Aircraft Description

N28976 is a 1978 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirby Benjamin in Colorado Springs, CO. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N28976 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F2D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N28976 was last tracked by AviatorDB near KFLY on January 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N28976 was last updated on October 10, 2025. 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 N28976. 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
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KIRBY BENJAMIN
Address
8150 ENGLETON CT
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80920-6150
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)
50571326
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F2D6

Additional Details

Registration
N28976
Serial Number
AA5B0914
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00680593

Last Known Position

Date
January 22, 2026 (UTC 17:53:31)
Airport
Latitude
38.943717
Longitude
-104.570236

Data Source

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

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