N878SM - 1997 Gulfstream Aerospace G-iv Aircraft Registration

GLF4

1997 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV

Aircraft Description

N878SM is a 1997 Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to World Heir INC in College Park, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc TAY 611SER engine producing 12450 pounds of thrust, N878SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC15AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N878SM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) on March 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N878SM 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.

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 1,226 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-IV model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N878SM. 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
1997
Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
G-IV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
GLF4GIV SP
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 20, 1997
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WORLD HEIR INC
Address
2500 BURDETT RD
City
COLLEGE PARK
State / Zip Code
Georgia30349-4208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
TAY 611SER
Thrust
12450 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53012652
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC15AA

Additional Details

Registration
N878SM
Serial Number
1319
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00176441

Last Known Position

Date
March 7, 2026 (UTC 04:35:22)
Airport
Latitude
33.777969
Longitude
-84.534694

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC