N478VT - 1981 Gulfstream American Corp. G-1159A Aircraft Registration

1981 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP. G-1159A

Aircraft Description

N478VT is a 1981 Gulfstream American Corp. G-1159A, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Tipnes Aviation LLC in Tampa, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Rolls-royc SPEY MK 511SR engine producing 1140 horsepower, N478VT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E0BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N478VT was last updated on November 26, 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 29 Gulfstream American Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-1159A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N478VT. 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
1981
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP.
Model
G-1159A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1993
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TIPNES AVIATION LLC
Address
550 N REO ST STE 250
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
Florida33609-1039
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
SPEY MK 511SR
Horsepower
1140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51360277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E0BF

Additional Details

Registration
N478VT
Serial Number
308
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
21
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 26, 2024
Last Update Date
November 26, 2024
Unique ID
00821227

Data Source

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

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