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Grumman G-1159

8 Grumman G-1159 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1974.

Registered today
8
Years built
1968–1974
Seats
22
Engines
2 · Turbo-jet

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman G-1159 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
3
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman G-1159 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman G-1159 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jan 20, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Logan, UTN74RQ
  • Feb 16, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Van Nuys, CAN754JB
  • May 4, 1995Damage not reported · fatal injuries · Quit0N409MA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

35 reports on Grumman G-1159 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. acm3
  2. brush3
  3. fitting3
  4. cowling2
  5. skin2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19682
19711
19741
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE2
TX2
CA1
FL1
MA1
OK1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman G-1159 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman G-1159 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 35 service difficulty reports on Grumman G-1159 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Grumman G-1159 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Cruising speed
438 mph

G-1159 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101231971Wilmington, DEAug 8, 2017
N104VV—Oklahoma City, OKJul 21, 2020
N105TB1968Hanscom Afb, MAMay 10, 1993
N137GJ1968Wilmington, DEJan 10, 2022
N2000—Downey, CAAug 12, 2021
N202PX—Midland, TXOct 1, 2021
N540EA—Saint Petersburg, FLDec 18, 2023
N946NA1974Houston, TXSep 2, 1975

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