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N423 V

Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B · 1978 · Grosse Ile, MI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N423 is a 1978 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B (serial AA5B0986), registered to Shafer Robert T (co-owner) in Grosse Ile, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1978 (47 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Gulfstream American Corp AA-5Bs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A506C3. It is one of 216 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B aircraft on the FAA registry. Shafer Robert T holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Shafer Robert T
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Grosse Ile, MI
Serial number
AA5B0986
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A506C3 · 51203303 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 7, 1995
Airworthiness date
Nov 6, 1978
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41514

175 of the 190 registered Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B carry this engine (92%), across 10 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a506c3
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3970106

Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N423
Serial Number: AA5B0986
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 3970106
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51203303
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A506C3
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Registrant

Shafer Robert T
Co-Owner
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9355 Island Dr
Grosse Ile, MI, 481381426
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
SHAFER SUSAN A T

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 7, 1995
Airworthiness Nov 6, 1978
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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