Dassault Aviation / 1966

N123RA

Dassault Falcon 20C (Fan Jet Falcon) (20C)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

1966

Year Manufactured

N123RA

Registration Number

30

Serial Number

12

Max Passengers

1810 NM

Range

465 MPH

Max Speed

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

42000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC

Ownership

Waterford, MI, US

Location

A0604F

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

Apr 15, 2004

Certificate Issued

Apr 20, 1998

Airworthiness Date

Jun 30, 2027

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N123RA

2022-09-01: Dual-engine failure on climb-out (en route), diversion/landing at Mason (KTEW) with runway excursion. Crew survived; no fatalities reported.

History

Ownership History

3 Records
  1. RI
    Current Owner2004-07-27

    ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC: Re-registered as N123RA to Royal Air Freight Inc.

  2. R3
    1998-04-07

    RBS Aviation Group: Registered as N514SA with RBS Aviation Group (re-registration entry linked to MSN 30).

  3. RG
    Historical

    RBS Aviation Group

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AI Summary

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Dassault Falcon 20C (Fan Jet Falcon) (20C)

Overview

Standard/Transport. Certificate issued 2004-04-15; Airworthiness 1998-04-20; Last action 2023-01-22; Expiration 2027-06-30.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x General Electric CF700 series (4200 lbf each)
  • Range: 1810 nm
  • Cruise: 405 kts
  • Seats: 12
  • Ceiling: 42000 ft

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N123RA, is a Dassault Falcon 20C (Fan Jet Falcon) built in 1966 with manufacturer serial number 30. The airframe has been operated in civil US registry status US and is owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US; this ownership establishes the aircraft primarily as a corporate/charter asset. The airframe’s long service life and corporate ownership imply multiple operational and maintenance cycles typical of aircraft of its vintage. Current valuation for this specific airframe is listed at $300,000, reflecting its age, configuration and engines.

The airframe is configured for 12 seats, consistent with light corporate and small charter transport missions for which this model is commonly used. Cabin layout and avionics fit for this specific tail are not published beyond seating, but the aircraft’s role with ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC suggests utilization on regional and transregional routes within the stated 1,810 nm range and cruise speeds near 405 kts. Typical operations would emphasize point-to-point business or freight-support missions from the owner’s Waterford, Michigan base, with maintenance profiles influenced by the aircraft’s age and the CF700-series turbofan installations. Known aircraft-specific amenities or retrofits are not published for this registration.

The airframe belongs to the Dassault Falcon 20 family, positioned historically as an early corporate twin-jet offering higher cruise speeds and service ceilings for its class. With twin General Electric CF700 series engines producing 4,200 lbf each and a ceiling of 42,000 ft, the type filled a mid-1960s performance niche between smaller light jets and larger business transports. Modern buyer and charter demand for a 1966 Falcon 20C typically factors in engine condition, avionics modernization needs and airframe hours; the recorded value of $300,000 for this airframe reflects these maintenance and resale considerations.