N163MD

This entry describes airframe N163MD, a Gulfstream G-IV (G-IV SP) built in 1996 with manufacturer serial number 1302. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is presently owned by ARAD ENERGY LLC, an LLC based in Conroe, TX, US. Registry summaries for this airframe list a higher-than-typical passenger configuration and a current market valuation of $3,500,000. Notable registry details include the designation of an executive large-cabin interior and the explicit listing of 22 seats in public records.

The cabin for N163MD is configured as an executive large-cabin layout; registry summaries show 22 seats while typical Gulfstream G-IV interiors are commonly documented for 14–19 passengers, indicating a denser seating arrangement for this specific airframe. With a published cruise speed of 459 kts and a long-range capability of 4,220 nm, the aircraft is suited to extended point-to-point business transport missions. The twin Rolls-Royce Tay MK 610-8 engines, each rated at 12,420 lbf, define the propulsion and maintenance profile for the airframe and are central to scheduled engine shop visits and condition monitoring. The owner’s home base in Conroe, TX, US serves as the operational center tied to the aircraft’s registry and operator records.

As a Gulfstream G-IV (G-IV SP) airframe from 1996, N163MD sits in the large-cabin, long-range business-jet segment where age, configuration, and engine type strongly influence demand and valuation. The aircraft’s listed valuation of $3,500,000 reflects its year of manufacture, installed engines, and the denser 22-seat executive layout documented in registry summaries. For prospective operators and buyers, maintenance history associated with the two Rolls-Royce Tay engines and the airframe’s age are primary considerations affecting resale pricing and continued operational availability.