N45240 - 1979 Gulfstream American CORP AA-5B Aircraft Registration

1979 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B

Aircraft Description

N45240 is a 1979 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buford Thomas Edwin in Lemoore, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N45240 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A57C87 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N45240 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9548, -121.0820 on February 10, 2025. The FAA registry record for N45240 was last updated on April 29, 2024. 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 N45240. 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
1979
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP
Model
AA-5B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 16, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BUFORD THOMAS EDWIN
Address
634 PHILAN CIR
City
LEMOORE
State / Zip Code
California93245-9241
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)
51276207
Mode S Code (Hex)
A57C87

Additional Details

Registration
N45240
Serial Number
AA5B1112
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 29, 2024
Last Update Date
April 29, 2024
Unique ID
00492804

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 23:43:15)
Airport
Latitude
36.097778
Longitude
-119.484558

Data Source

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

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