Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A
99 Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1978–1979. Most are registered in TX, FL and CA.
- Registered today
- 99
- Years built
- 1978–1979
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A 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
- 21
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 17
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 4, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Knoxville, TNN26941
- Oct 14, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Knoxville, TNN26944
- May 25, 2021Destroyed · fatal injuries · Crossville, TNN26889
- Jul 7, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Cheyenne, WYN26908
- May 21, 2015Destroyed · fatal injuries · Rowdy, KYN26886
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19953 reports on Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- camshaft1
- cylinder1
- muffler1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1978 | 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 43 | |
| Unknown | 19 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 21 NTSB events since 1982 involve Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A 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.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
AA-5A aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1234D | 1979 | Mandeville, LA | Feb 18, 2003 |
| N131KY | 1979 | Bloomfield, KY | Apr 18, 2023 |
| N22RL | 1979 | Saint Francis, KS | Sep 3, 2026 |
| N26253 | 1979 | Panacea, FL | Feb 3, 2026 |
| N26717 | 1978 | Concord, NC | Jul 20, 2021 |
| N26718 | — | Broken Arrow, OK | Aug 5, 2022 |
| N26722 | 1978 | Fort Bragg, CA | Jan 14, 2016 |
| N26723 | 1978 | Raleigh, NC | Sep 19, 2007 |
| N26725 | — | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| N26728 | 1978 | Edmond, OK | Feb 11, 1982 |
| N26737 | 1978 | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 23, 2015 |
| N26738 | 1978 | Gilbert, SC | Oct 15, 2001 |
| N26743 | 1978 | Gold Beach, OR | Oct 29, 2025 |
| N26744 | 1978 | Houston, TX | Aug 7, 2023 |
| N26757 | — | Lawrenceville, GA | Sep 23, 2026 |
| N26758 | 1978 | Bonifay, FL | Jan 14, 2023 |
| N26760 | 1978 | Pismo Beach, CA | Jun 28, 2021 |
| N26768 | 1978 | Kailua Kona, HI | Apr 8, 2021 |
| N26770 | 1978 | Falls Church, VA | Sep 22, 2014 |
| N26780 | 1978 | Niceville, FL | Oct 27, 2014 |
| N26781 | 1978 | Dresden, TN | Jul 2, 2024 |
| N26784 | — | Sugar Land, TX | Jan 8, 2024 |
| N26788 | 1978 | Santa Rosa, CA | Feb 11, 2020 |
| N26792 | 1978 | Ingleside, IL | Dec 27, 2017 |
| N26793 | 1978 | Nov 19, 2025 |