N72GW - 1976 Lockheed 1329-25 Jetstar II Aircraft Registration

L29A

1976 LOCKHEED 1329-25 JETSTAR II

Aircraft Description

N72GW is a 1976 Lockheed 1329-25 JETSTAR II, a four-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Flying Piggs LLC in Klamath Falls, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Airesearch TFE731 SER engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N72GW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A1DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72GW was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Lockheed L-1329 JetStar was the world's first mass-produced business jet, establishing the foundation of today's corporate aviation industry. First flown on September 4, 1957, it was a low-wing four-engine aircraft that could accommodate 8-10 passengers in standard configuration or up to 17 in high-density layouts. Measuring 60 feet 5 inches in length with a 54-foot 5-inch wingspan, the JetStar was manufactured by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation at their Marietta, Georgia facility. AviatorDB tracks 222 Lockheed aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is L29A.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N72GW. 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
1976
Manufacturer
LOCKHEED
Model
1329-25 JETSTAR II
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
L29AL-1329 Jetstar 6
Cruise Speed
371 mph
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 19, 1996
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FLYING PIGGS LLC
Address
2901 AIRPORT WAY
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
Oregon97603-1961
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
4
Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TFE731 SER
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52320736
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A1DE

Additional Details

Registration
N72GW
Serial Number
5205
Number of Engines
4
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00211277

Data Source

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

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