N4553C - Gulfstream American CORP AA-5B Aircraft Registration

GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B

Aircraft Description

N4553C is a Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bechtold Scott M in Chesapeake, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58773 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4553C was last updated on May 12, 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 N4553C. 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
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP
Model
AA-5B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BECHTOLD SCOTT M
Address
905 COUNTRY TRAIL CT
City
CHESAPEAKE
State / Zip Code
Virginia23322-8847
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51303563
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58773

Additional Details

Registration
N4553C
Serial Number
AA5B1202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00152904

Data Source

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

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