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Grumman G-159

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3952202

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN
Model
G-159
Registry code
3952202
Registered
4 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
21
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
262 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A17
Holder
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 64

1958Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1962In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 4

N170PAPhoenix Air Group Inc · Cartersville, GABuilt 1965 · S/N 054N171PAPhoenix Air Group Inc · Cartersville, GABuilt 1968 · S/N 192N192PAPhoenix Air Group Inc · Cartersville, GABuilt 1964 · S/N 149N234MMWalt Disney World Co · Lake Buena Vista, FLBuilt 1963 · S/N 121
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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB IAD97WA067Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream G1 · Goma, UgandaApr 6, 1997 · N2NC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G159 · Pineville, LAAn encounter with a wet microburst, on final approach at 200 feet AGL, which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft.Nov 16, 1993 · N806W · Minor damageNTSB FTW90MA161Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportGrumman G-159 · Houston, TXPartial failure of the left engine fuel pump, which resulted in a partial loss of power in the left engine, but not enough of a power loss to trigger and/or complete the autofeathering operation of the left propeller, thus allowing insufficient time for the…Aug 23, 1990 · N80RD · DestroyedNTSB DCA83AA032Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-159 · Blountville, TNThe coplt stated that when he began the apch to the destination arpt, the weather condition was hazy & he delayed his descent slightly until he located the arpt. When he saw the rwy, he believed that they were a little too close, so he indicated to the…Jul 16, 1983 · N68TG · DestroyedNTSB FTW78FA084Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-159 · Houston, TXSep 24, 1978 · N91G · DestroyedNTSB IAD74II054Incident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-159 · Charlestown, SCApr 8, 1974 · N8E · Minor damageNTSB MKC68A0003Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrumman G-159 · Le Center, MNJul 11, 1967 · N861H · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 26

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20070730826769IGulstm G159 · Point Mugu, CA(-23) N198PA was on approach to landing at kntd, crew observed that the l/h landing gear down light had not illuminated. Pilots initiated a go around and attempted to get three greens by activating the emergency blow down bottle, and finally pulled the…Jul 30, 2007 · N198PA · Substantial damageIncident 19980319011959IGulstm G159 · Huntsville, ALNarrative: the aircraft landed on runway 17 at Redstone arsenal. When the aircraft was at approximately 80 knots, three deer ran across the runway from left to right. The aircraft hit the first deer. The deer went under the aircraft from the left side and got…Mar 19, 1998 · N3NA · Minor damageAccident 19900823035319AGulstm G159 · Houston, TXLeft engine compressor stall on nose high,slow speed,early liftoff. Left wing hit. Cartwheeled. Prop not feathered.Aug 23, 1990 · N80RD · Destroyed · 3 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 76

SDR ESPA2015FA0000183Line · rupturedNORMAL TAKEOFF, ABOUT HALFWAY TO DESTINATION STARTED HEARING A LOW RUMBLE IN THE BELLY OF THE PLANE. HAVING BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE, HAD THE CO-PILOT CHECK THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH WAS NORMAL. ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER, HE SAID THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GUAGE SMay 7, 2015 · N195PA · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2015F00017Line · leakingRT GEARBOX LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IAW THE CHECKLIST, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM AND FOUND THE FITTING AND LINE FOR THE GEARBOX PRESSURE RETURN LINE LEAKING. R & R FITTING AND LINE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNDec 22, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Accessory GearboxesSDR ESPA2015F00011Line · rupturedPILOT REPORTED A RT ENGINE GEARBOX PRESSURE LIGHT ABOUT 25 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. REDUCED POWER ON THE RT ENGINE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. THE ACFT RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO A RUPTURED BLOWER OIL FILTERDec 10, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Oil System
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STCs that may be installed · 259

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA2622NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)Precise Flight Inc.STC ST238CHInstallation of BFGoodrich TCAS I.Acron Aviation Inc.STC ST01930LAInstallation of Sandel Avionics SN4500 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI)Sandel Avionics LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Grumman American Avn. G-1591 registered aircraftRegistry code 3960301Gulfstream Aerospace G-1590 registered aircraftRegistry code 3980201
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'G159' AND m.code NOT IN ('3952202')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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