# N3DP: 1981 Gulfstream American G-1159A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gulfstream American G-1159A](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-g-1159a) (registry code 3970109, 21 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce SPEY MK 511SR](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-spey-mk-511sr) (registry code 54523)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A12EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12EA) (Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 334
- Year built: 1981
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: August 12, 1983
- Certificate issued: January 11, 2021
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A31AF9
- Registered owner: [Aircraft Holding Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20HOLDING%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC)
- Location: [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.6182° N, 75.7297° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19702, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3DP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3DP

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 31 in force

### Matched by airframe (Gulfstream American G-1159A)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-03): Flight Controls · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV and 1 more. Effective Jun 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2017-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-26-05): Wings · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A, G-IV and GIV-X. Effective Jan 25, 2018
- [AD 2016-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-06): Flight Controls · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Oct 14, 2016
- [AD 2016-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-11): Landing Gear · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 4 more. Effective Sep 23, 2016
- [AD 2012-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-06): Wings, Fuselage · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A and G-1159B. Effective May 29, 2012
- [AD 2009-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-01): Honeywell FMSs · Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R), CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) and 11 more. Effective May 14, 2009
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2006-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-18-08): Nosewheel tires · Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, Aviation Tires and 7 more. Effective Oct 11, 2006
- [AD 2004-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-03): Left and right aileron · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Nov 2, 2004
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-18-05): Flight Eagle Tires · Boeing 720 Series, 720B Series, 111 and 6 more. Effective Sep 24, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-13): Door Control Valves of the Landing Gear · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 2 more. Effective May 10, 2001
- [AD 2000-26-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-26-20): Electrical System Failure · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A. Effective Feb 14, 2001
- [AD 99-23-22 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-22-R2): Transponders · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 74 more. Effective Apr 20, 2000
- [AD 97-05-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-03-R1): Global Positioning Systems · BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100A, BAe 146-200A, Jetstream Model 4101 and 27 more. Effective Apr 20, 1999
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995
- [AD 94-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-06): Crew Oxygen Masks · 328 Support Services 328-100, 328-300, 500 and 17 more. Effective Oct 6, 1994
- [AD 94-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-03): Water Heaters and Coffee Makers · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 130 more. Effective Aug 1, 1994
- [AD 94-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-04): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R and 136 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994
- [AD 93-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-23-01): Water Heaters and Coffee Makers · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 126 more. Effective Dec 7, 1993
- [AD 93-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-04): Engine Fire Extinguisher System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Jul 1, 1993
- [AD 93-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-01-18): Buttock Line Structural Degradation · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A and G-1159B. Effective Mar 10, 1993
- [AD 91-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-25-05): Electrical Feeder Cable · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A and G-IV. Effective Dec 18, 1991
- [AD 91-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-10-05): Oxygen Mask Presentation Units · Bombardier CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) and 14 more. Effective Jun 3, 1991
- [AD 90-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-05): Takeoff Warning System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 more. Effective Feb 13, 1990
- [AD 81-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-02): Hydraulic System Fluid Flow · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 and G-1159A. Effective Nov 23, 1981
- [AD 80-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-05-02): Safety Belt Assemblies · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 17 more. Effective Feb 27, 1980
- [AD 74-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-11-03): Auxiliary Power Units · Airesearch Auxiliary Power Units, F.28 Mark 0070, F.28 Mark 0100 and 13 more. Effective May 20, 1974

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce SPEY MK 511SR)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB CE-19-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-19-20): Flight Compartment Windows. Issued Dec 5, 2019
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB NM-07-39R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-07-39R1): Powerplant System:  Forward bearing fitting attach bolts. Issued Oct 10, 2008
- [SAIB NM-07-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-07-39) (historical): Forward bearing fitting attach bolts. Issued Jun 28, 2007

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N3DP.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N3DP.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since June 12, 2003, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N3DP

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3DP before.

- [Cancelled 2003-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3DP-2003-06-12): Piper PA-28-140, S/N 28-7325252, built 1973. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Gmg Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GMG%20CORP), [Tewksbury, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Tewksbury)

## Related

- Other Gulfstream American G-1159A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-g-1159a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Gulfstream American G-1159A: https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-g-1159a/stcs.md
- The Rolls-Royce SPEY MK 511SR engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-spey-mk-511sr.md

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