N717FT - 1979 Gulfstream American CORP AA-5A Aircraft Registration

N717FT is a 1979 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Murtha Ronald A Jr in Sycamore, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N717FT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9969D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N717FT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.9304, -88.7250 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N717FT was last updated on August 8, 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-5A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N717FT. 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.