N6987U - Grumman G-44A Aircraft Registration

G44

GRUMMAN G-44A

Aircraft Description

N6987U is a Grumman G-44A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Andrus Herbert E Jr in Granby, CT. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 1996. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94BCE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6987U was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 473 Grumman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-44A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6987U. 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
GRUMMAN
Model
G-44A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
G44G-44 Widgeon
Cruise Speed
131 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
ANDRUS HERBERT E JR
Address
94 HUNGARY ROAD
City
GRANBY
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06035
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
52245716
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94BCE

Additional Details

Registration
N6987U
Serial Number
1451
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00174932

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC