# N478VT: 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: 308 - Year built: 1981 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-jet - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: February 23, 1993 - Certificate issued: November 1, 2023 - Expires: November 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A5E0BF - Registered owner: [Tipnes Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIPNES%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 27.9426° N, 82.5150° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33609, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=478VT - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N478VT From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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 N478VT. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N478VT. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (678, first 50) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Gulfstream American G-1159A) - [STC ST01305WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01305WI-D): Modification of a Collins ALT-50A or ALT-55B Radio Altimeter system installation to a Collins ALT-1000 or ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter system installation in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01305WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc - [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center - [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc - [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc - [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc - [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc - [STC ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC - [STC ST11216DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11216DS): Installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out on Part 25 aircraft. BHE & Associates Ltd - [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST219CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST219CH): Installation of BFGoodrich TCAS-791 traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS I). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC ST02767SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02767SE): Non-Group Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airworthiness approval. AeroMech Incorporated - [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC - [STC ST02824LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02824LA): Installation of the Universal Avionics EFI-1040P InSight Display System, Dual UNS-1Fw SBAS Flight Management Systems (FMS), UL-801 UniLink and Kapture Cockpit Voice Recorder CVR-1651R. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation - [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc - [STC ST04162CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04162CH): Installation of a Satcom System with associated Ka-Band Radome or KuKa Band Radome. Envoy Aerospace LLC - [STC ST10590SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10590SC): Removal of a pressurized twenty (20) gallon water system and the reinstallation of on-pressurized twenty gallon potable water system, which includes an electric pump and a pressure regulator. M7 Aerospace LLC - [STC SA3769SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3769SW): Installation of a revised tailcone containing an HF antenna and an IRCM transmitter. L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P - [STC SA73630SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA73630SW): Installation of standby directional gyro, dual HF communication systems and tail antenna, AN/ARN-136 (V) TACAN system, and provisions for an IFF transponder. L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P - [STC ST02004WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02004WI): Installation of the Garmin GI-275 Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicators (IVSI). Peregrine - [STC ST04281AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04281AT): Installation for the Upgrade of the NZ-2000 FMS computer for software version NZ6. Chippewa Aerospace Inc - [STC SA1220NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1220NW): Installation of Universal flight data recorder. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA2697CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2697CE): Installation of MK V ground proximity warning system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC ST04531AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04531AT): Installation of a cargo door on the right hand side of Gulfstream G-1159A (GIII) series aircraft. Phoenix Air Group Inc - [STC ST04177AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04177AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace LED Replacement General Purpose Lamps. Aaxico Technical Services Inc - [STC ST01270WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01270WI-D): Installation of Honeywell MK V and MK VII EGPWS Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS). This approval is limited to specifically idenitfied aircraft. Duncan Aviation Inc - [STC SA4456NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4456NM): Installation of a dual King KHF-950 HF communication system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC ST00882DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00882DE): Installation of Becker Avionics BXT6553 transponder. Peregrine - [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC ST00790DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00790DE): Installation of BendixKing CAS 67B Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II Version 7.1. Peregrine - [STC ST00813DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00813DE): Replacement of Honeywell (formerly Sperry) ED-800 cathode ray tube (CRT) display, part number 7003110-90 I or 7003110-902, with Esterline CMC Electronics CMA-6800 multi-purpose liquid crystal display (LCD),. Peregrine - [STC ST02636LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02636LA): Modification to upgrade the existing XS-950 Mode S Transponder system to add ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC ST00347BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00347BO): Modification to upgrade a BendixKing CAS 67A TCAS II system to CAS 67B TCAS II Change 7.1. Pro Star Aviation, LLC - [STC ST00373BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00373BO): Installation of Rockwell Collins TDR-94D Transponders with ADS-B Out. Pro Star Aviation, LLC - [STC ST00104BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00104BO): Installation of single, dual, or triple Universal Avionics Systems Corp. UNS-1K Flight Management System. Pro Star Aviation, LLC - [STC ST00135BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00135BO): Modification of Honeywell TCAS II system installation with R/T 910 and software Version 6.4a to R/T 910 with Change 7.0 software; or TCAS 2000 system with R/T 950, 951 and software Version 6.4a to R/T 950, 951 with Change 7.0 software. Pro Star Aviation, LLC - [STC ST03601NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03601NY): Installation of the Universal Avionics FANS-1A+ in Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation model G-1159A aircraft. Gardner Aviation Services - [STC ST03262CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03262CH): Installation of a Data Link Communication System supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS) utilizing SATCOM with a compliant Communications Management Unit. Chicago Jet Group LLC - [STC SA4505SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4505SW): Installation of fiberglass vertical fin cap and antenna support structures only. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System - [STC SA5636SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5636SW): Installation of dual long range LTN-72R/NTN211 navigation systems. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System - [STC ST11071SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11071SC): Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Liberty Partners Inc - [STC ST00117AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00117AT): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter Greentree Aerotech, Inc. (GAI) P/N 21D10-3. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC ST00118AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00118AT): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, Greentree Aerotech, Inc., (GAI) P/N 21D10-2. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC ST02632LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02632LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with ACSS NXT-700 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install ACSS NXG-900 GPS as a position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communications and Surveillance Systems - [STC ST03684NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03684NY): Installation of a Universal FANS 1/A+ system, dual Rockwell Collins TDR-94D ADS-B Out transponders and a Universal Cockpit Voice Recorder. Tempus Applied Solutions, LLC - [STC ST02406LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02406LA): Installation of TCAS version 7.1. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC ST02609LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02609LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with ACSS NXT-700 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC - [STC SA7541SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7541SW): Installation of cabin entertainment system. Textron Aviation Inc All 678: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N478VT/stcs.md ## Related - Other Gulfstream American G-1159A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-g-1159a/aircraft.md - The Rolls-Royce SPEY MK 511SR engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-spey-mk-511sr.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.