N100AS

This entry covers airframe N100AS, a Dassault-built business jet completed in 1969 bearing serial number 20F-274. The airframe is a Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR originally manufactured by Dassault Aviation and is recorded in the U.S. registry as operated by Kalitta Charters LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US. No prior owners are published in the provided data, and the aircraft is valued at $1,400,000, reflecting its vintage status, upgraded systems, and continued airworthiness. Registry and valuation notes indicate a well-equipped corporate charter airframe rather than a corporate demonstrator or purely private example.

The interior of N100AS is configured in a nine-passenger layout with a forward four-place club, an aft two-place club and a left three-place divan, complemented by a forward galley and an aft lavatory. Avionics fit includes dual UNS-1D FMS, dual GTX-3000 Mode S (ADS-B) transponders, TCAS II CAS-67A, and a Sperry ColoRadar weather radar, enabling modern navigation, traffic and ADS-B surveillance despite the airframe’s 1969 origin. Operated by Kalitta Charters LLC out of Ypsilanti, MI, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short- to medium-range executive charter work and air taxi operations, leveraging a 1,780 nm range and 432 kt cruise for efficient regional hops. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would prioritize life-limited items and engine programs for the Garrett TFE731 series, plus avionics pedigree and ADS-B/TCAS compliance reflected in its fit.

The Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR sits in the light-to-midsize business jet niche that historically competed with early Learjet and Hawker designs, offering a balance of runway performance and cabin utility. With a 42,000 ft ceiling and robust turbofan engines, the type remains attractive to operators seeking durable, older Falcons for charter or cargo conversion, though buyer demand is tempered by age-related maintenance costs and parts availability. For a 1969 airframe like N100AS, resale considerations hinge on documented maintenance, avionics upgrades (notably ADS-B and TCAS), and the condition of the Garrett TFE731 engines and airframe corrosion/inspections.