Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · ROLLS-ROYC SPEY MK 511SR
Registered
4
Year Range
1976–1977
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- DE 25.0% 1
- AL 25.0% 1
- FL 25.0% 1
- CA 25.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 50.0% 2
- Unknown 50.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159 aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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May 4, 1975
N53KWCHESTER, California Fatal
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 1 de-identified ASRS report references this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
93 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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03/01/2025
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Shady Aviation LLC
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11/22/2024
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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07/19/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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01/10/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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05/18/2022
STC SA04776NY (2 OF2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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09/28/2021
STC SA01818WI
Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Garmin International Inc.
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06/14/2021
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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10/19/2020
STC SA001410BO
Entered in Error - See SA00410BO
uAvionix Corporation
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10/07/2020
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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08/31/2020
STC SA00410BO
Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator
uAvionix Corporation
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08/31/2020
STC SA001410BO
Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator
uAvionix Corporation
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07/27/2020
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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01/13/2020
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc
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12/05/2019
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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07/25/2019
STC SA02636SE
Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.
Garmin International Inc
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07/19/2019
STC SA01818WI
Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Garmin International Inc
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03/15/2019
STC SA01818WI
Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Garmin International Inc
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02/15/2019
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd
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02/11/2019
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
ADI LLC
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11/27/2018
STC SA04362CH
Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out
uAvionix Corporation
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07/12/2018
STC SA02503AK (Page 2)
Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints
AMSAFE Inc.
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03/01/2018
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Air Tech Coatings
+ 63 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
9 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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72019100-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8132E565B797389586257A780062BF4F.0001##
General Interface Unit (GIU)
Duncan Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
72019100-023#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AF392907D9E6033386257A780062BF68.0001##
General Interface Unit (GIU)
Duncan Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
72019100-001, 72019100-023#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/62DE0F0658CB924F862576DB00689860.0001##
General Interface Unit (GIU)
Duncan Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
213502#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/76DC48C8A09AAEEE862573CC005996BE.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KIT
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
19400-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/54584BEC0B200B3C862574F6006782C2.0001##
Fuel Boost Pump
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
20024#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B688A5C9B63D70E862574F600678292.0001##
EMI Filter Assy.
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
15900002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C61B31BFA6AEC2AE862573FD0073DBA1.0001##
Vertical Tail Floodlight -Wing Tip Tank Tail Cone
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces -
PMA holder → -
15900001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0C4219FAA3C1086862573FD0073D1BD.0001##
Logo Light -Wing Tip
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces -
PMA holder → -
SL112-5400-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/019C81AFACB97A2C862575E10046D25F.0001##
Fuel Efficiency Monitor System
Aerosonic LLC replaces Modification parts
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for GRUMMAN AMERICAN G-1159
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 4 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Partial
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →