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N53KW V

Grumman American Avn. Corp. G-1159 · Troy, AL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N53KW is a Grumman American Avn. Corp. G-1159 (serial 028), registered to Wiley Bob Inc Trustee (corporation) in Troy, AL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1987 (38 years ago). It carries 2 Rolls-Royc SPEY MK 511SR engines rated at 1,140 hp each (2,280 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6AF0A. It is one of 4 Grumman American Avn. Corp. G-1159 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wiley Bob Inc Trustee
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Troy, AL
Serial number
028
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6AF0A · 51527412 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 5, 2000
Airworthiness date
Oct 26, 1987
Last FAA activity
Jun 12, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rolls-Royc SPEY MK 511SR
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated power
1,140 hp × 2 (2,280 hp total)
Power per seat
104 hp
FAA engine code
54523

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3960302

Grumman American Avn. Corp. G-1159
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 22
Cruise: 383 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 54523

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: SPEY MK 511SR
Type: Turbo-jet
Horsepower: 1,140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53KW
Serial Number: 028
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 3960302
Engine Code: 54523
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51527412
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AF0A
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Registrant

Wiley Bob Inc Trustee
Corporation
1 Sanders Rd
Troy, AL, 36081
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 5, 2000
Airworthiness Oct 26, 1987
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Jun 12, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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