# N872GA: Gulfstream Aerospace GVIII-G800 - Status: Valid registration (dealer) - Airframe: [Gulfstream Aerospace GVIII-G800](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-aerospace-gviii-g800) (registry code 3980321, 9 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS T00015AT](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00015AT) (Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 88072 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Mode S code: ABFE5B - Registered owner: [Gulfstream Aerospace Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULFSTREAM%20AEROSPACE%20CORP) - Location: [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 32.1832° N, 81.1979° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 31407, 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=872GA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872GA From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Gulfstream Aerospace GVIII-G800) - [AD 2026-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-51): Power Plant · Gulfstream Aerospace GVIII-G700 and GVIII-G800. Effective Jul 17, 2026 - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N872GA. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N872GA. ## Reports on N872GA not matched to an aircraft (2) They name N872GA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 20180718011499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180718011499I), Jul 18, 2018: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD 83 (N872GA), Alcoa, TN, No damage. 07/18/18 Enroute at FL320 the aircraft experienced a loss of N2 indication on the right engine, followed by a loss of engine power. The crew declared an… - [Incident 20060910018669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060910018669I), Sep 10, 2006: Doug MD83 (N872GA), Cedar Rapids, IA. (-23) After landing and waiting for a gate at cid, the flight attendants reported smoke in the cabin to the captain. The captain ordered an emergency… ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N872GA not matched to an aircraft (52, newest 50) They name N872GA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR WX0A2018072373359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2018072373359), Jul 18, 2018: GEARBOX. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, SHUTDOWN THE RT ENGINE DUE TO THE ENGINE SPOOLING DOWN. EMERGENCY DECLARED. R & R THE NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO A GEARBOX FAILURE. - [SDR WX0A2018060173330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2018060173330), May 31, 2018: SOCKET. ODOR. FLT ATT SMELLED A STRONG SMOKE ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN. R & R ROW 34 DEF UPPER SIDEWALL LAMP HOLDER. - [SDR WX0A2017091873289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2017091873289), Sep 15, 2017: WARNING HORN. FALSE ACTIVATION. GEAR HORN WOULD NOT STOP GOING OFF. EMERGENCY DECLARED. OPS CHECKED LANDING GEAR AURAL WARNING, NO DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR JR2R20170128317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R20170128317), Jan 28, 2017: RIB. CRACKED. VERTICAL STAB DORSAL LT RIB 3RD DOWN FROM TOP CRACKED. REPAIRED VERTICAL STAB DORSAL RIB IAW MD80 SRM 55-02 FIG 27. - [SDR JR2R20170128478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R20170128478), Jan 28, 2017: PAN. CRACKED. PASSENGER CABIN LT WINDOW PAN CRACKED AT UPPER FWD FLANGE. REPAIRED WINDOW PAN IAW SRM 53-05 FIG 122. - [SDR JR2R20170128489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R20170128489), Jan 28, 2017: PAN. CRACKED. PASSENGER CABIN RT WINDOW PAN CRACKED AT LOWER FWD FLANGE. REPAIRED WINDOW PAN IAW SRM 53-05 FIG 122. - [SDR JR2R20170128490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R20170128490), Jan 28, 2017: PAN. CRACKED. PASSENGER CABIN RT WINDOW PAN CRACKED AT UPPER FWD FLANGE. REPAIRED WINDOW PAN FLANGE IAW SRM 53-05 FIG 122. - [SDR JR2R10170128684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R10170128684), Jan 28, 2017: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RT VERTICAL SKIN STIFFENER CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER IAW SRM 51-10-4, 51-10-2, AND 51-30-2. - [SDR JR2R20170128491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R20170128491), Jan 28, 2017: SUPPORT. CRACKED. AFT VENTRAL CEILING SUPPORT CRACKED IN 2 PLACES. REMOVED AND REPLACED CEILING SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-30-2. - [SDR JR2R01252017502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R01252017502), Jan 26, 2017: FRAME. CORRODED. AFT SIDE OF FRAME AT BS 1309, LONGERON 30 HAS CORROSION. REPAIRED THE FRAME IAW SRM 53-03 FIG. 2A SH. 3 VIEW Q AND FIG. 2A SH. 5 - [SDR JR2R01242017104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JR2R01242017104), Jan 24, 2017: STEP. CRACKED. AFT VENTRAL STAIR LOWER FOLDING STEP LEFT LOWER DOUBLER IS CRACKED. REMOVED THE DOUBLER, FABRICATED A REPLACEMT AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 52-05, FIG. 62 - [SDR WX0A2016040173119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2016040173119), Mar 29, 2016: SKIN. DAMAGED. RIGHT STATIC PORT SKIN PLATE DAMAGED ON AIRFRAME SIDE. REPAIR FOR FUSELAGE SKIN DAMAGE FS 598 - 617, LONGERON 24R - 25R AT STATIC PORT, CUT OUT ACCOMPLISHED IAW - [SDR WX0A2015121573041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015121573041), Dec 13, 2015: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 3 DEF INOPERATIVE. R & R BATTERY IAW AMM 33-53-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR WX0A2015111272996](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015111272996), Nov 9, 2015: FLASHLIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FORWARD GALLEY JUMP SEAT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R FWD EMER FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-60-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR WX0A2015050872574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015050872574), May 2, 2015: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FOUND 14 EMER LIGHTS IN CABIN BURNED OUT. RELAMPED 14 CABIN EMER LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-50-02. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR WX0A2015022072424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015022072424), Feb 13, 2015: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. AFT OVERWING EMER LIGHTS ARE OUT. REPLACED BATTERIES FOR POWER SUPPLY. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-53-01. - [SDR WX0A2015020372389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015020372389), Jan 31, 2015: FLASHLIGHT. BROKEN. ONE FLASHLIGHT ON FWD FLIGHT ATTENDANT STATION BROKEN. R & R FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-60-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR WX0A072369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A072369), Jan 12, 2015: PROXIMITY SENSOR. FAULTY. RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH THE GEAR HANDLE UP. PERFORMED QRH & LIGHT WENT OUT. R & R NOSE GEAR LOCKED PROX SENSOR D1-32 IAW AMM 32-60-05. REF LOG PAGE - [SDR WX0A2015010772343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015010772343), Jan 5, 2015: WARNING SYSTEM. FALSE ACTIVATION. RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT ON WITH GEAR HANDLE UP AFTER TAKEOFF. CYCLED GEAR & THE LIGHT WENT OUT IAW QRH 32.9 & IAW AMM 32-60-05. INSPECTED BOTH UP & DOWN PROX SENSOR - [SDR WX0A2014122272315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2014122272315), Dec 19, 2014: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. LEFT AIR STAIR EMER LIGHT BULB INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED LT AIR STAIR EMER LIGHT. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-53-00. - [SDR WX0A072306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A072306), Dec 10, 2014: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT L1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. R & R BULB IAW MM 33-53-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME. - [SDR WX0A072080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A072080), Aug 7, 2014: BLEED VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKEOFF AT 800 ALT, RT ENG SURGED AGGRESSIVELY A LOUD BAND WAS HEARD & ENG EPR DECREASED FROM 1.92 TO 1.4. EXECUTED QRH 72.8 COMPRESSOR STALL. ENG REMAINE - [SDR WX0A071987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071987), Jun 10, 2014: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ROW 15 OVERHEAD EMER LIGHT INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED ROW 15 OVERHEAD EMER LIGHT IAW AMM 33-53-01. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR WX0A071881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071881), Mar 20, 2014: BEAM. CORRODED. AFT CARGO DOOR LOWER BEAM CORRODED STATION 1155 TO 1212. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA & INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-05 & STS EA 10-2014-024. - [SDR WX0A071882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071882), Mar 18, 2014: SKIN PANEL. DAMAGED. INTERIM REPAIR DOUBLER INSTALLED AT FS 1205, L28L - L28R ID 36 TO BE R & R WITH A PERMANENT REPAIR AT NEXT C CHECK. COMPLIED WITH PERMANENT REPAIR IAW ERO 5334- - [SDR WX0A071807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071807), Jan 1, 2014: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY OVERWING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R OVERWING POWER SUPPLY & OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-53-00. - [SDR WX0A2013041571560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2013041571560), Apr 9, 2013: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A2013041571559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2013041571559), Apr 9, 2013: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A071423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071423), Dec 1, 2012: SKIN. CHAFED. RIGHT O/B FLAP I/B VANE LEADING EDGE IS CHAFED AT I/B CORNER, 193A029 MARKED. REMOVED RIGHT WING O/B FLAP I/B FLAP VANE AND REPAIRED AREA, RE-INSTALLED AND C/W - [SDR WX0A071375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071375), Oct 24, 2012: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A071264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071264), Aug 4, 2012: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A071172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071172), Apr 12, 2012: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A2012013071096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2012013071096), Jan 30, 2012: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE REMO - [SDR WX0A071037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071037), Dec 16, 2011: WIRE. DAMAGED. ROW 6 A-C THRU 8 A-C LOWER SIDEWALL LIGHTS INOP. REPAIRED WIRING BEHIND OVERHEAD BIN ROW 7 LEFT IAW SWPM 20-10-01. OPS CHECK NORMAL, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVIC - [SDR WX0A071016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071016), Nov 20, 2011: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A070981](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070981), Oct 27, 2011: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A070857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070857), May 22, 2011: COALESCER BAG. DIRTY. F/A'S REPORTED BURNING RUBBER SMELL ON DESCENT, STRONGER AFT. DISSIPATED PRIOR TO LANDING. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT, REPLACED WATER SEPARATOR BAGS AND OPS CHECK GOOD - [SDR WX0A070831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070831), Apr 16, 2011: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION AND SCRATCHED AT RBL 22 STA 200 TO 446 MKD. REMOVED CORROSION AND SCRATCHES STA 266 TO 446, RBL 22 IAW MD80 SRM 51-10-3. TRE - [SDR WX0A070830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070830), Apr 13, 2011: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION AT RBL STA 200-237 MKD. REMOVED CORROSION AT MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK STA 200-237 RBL 44 IAW MD80 SRM 51-10-3. ORGINIAL MATERIA - [SDR WX0A070829](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070829), Apr 13, 2011: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK AT STA 226 CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION AT MAIN CABIN LBL 22 FROM STA 200 TO STA 304.5 IAW EA 05-2011-136 AND MD80 SRM 51-30 - [SDR WX0A070712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070712), Dec 6, 2010: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A070698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070698), Nov 21, 2010: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE - [SDR WX0A070627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070627), Nov 5, 2010: APU. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL REPORTED DURING TAXI FROM GA RAMP TO THE D GATES IN LAS VEGAS THE LAV SMOKE ALARM WENT OFF AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE - [SDR WX0A070626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070626), Oct 28, 2010: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT EN - [SDR WX0A070609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070609), Oct 10, 2010: CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AFTER TAKEOFF FORWARD AND AFT LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ALARMS ANNUNCIATED. FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED NO SMOKE OR FIRE. AIRCRAFT RETURN TO BASE AN - [SDR WX0A070278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070278), Mar 2, 2009: LINE. LEAKING. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED BURNING RUBBER ODOR COMING FROM NOSEWHEEL DURING TAKEOFF AND CLIMB-OUT. ODOR WAS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CABIN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT - [SDR WXO2008F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WXO2008F00002), Aug 13, 2008: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST. MAINT REMOVED AND REPLACED T - [SDR WX0A070220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070220), Jul 19, 2008: BATTERY. FAILED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MX DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST. MX PE - [SDR WX0A070218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070218), Jul 8, 2008: BATTERY. FAILED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MX DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST. MX PE - [SDR WXOA070204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WXOA070204), May 27, 2008: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT SERVICE CHECK INSPECTION MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REPORTED A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTING SYSTEM WOULD NOT TE All 52: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872GA/unmatched-reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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 Aerospace GVIII-G800) - [STC ST04570AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04570AT): Installation of SpaceX Starlink Aviation System. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - [STC ST04351AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04351AT-D): Installation of an Air Ionization System. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - [STC ST04347AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04347AT-D): Installation of Satcom Direct Plane Simple System. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - [STC ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC - [STC ST04350AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04350AT-D): Installation of an Airplane Interior. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ## Earlier aircraft with N872GA The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N872GA before. - [Cancelled 1969-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N872GA-1969-04-04): Grumman G-1159, S/N 52, built 1969. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUMMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20ENGINEERING%20CORP), [Bethpage, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Bethpage) ## Related - Other Gulfstream Aerospace GVIII-G800 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-aerospace-gviii-g800/aircraft.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.