N197BD

The airframe bearing tail number N197BD is a 1996 Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV (GIV-SP), serial 1284, registered in the United States. It is owned by AFC MANAGEMENT LLC, a corporation based in Englewood, NJ, US, which appears as the current registrant and operator/home-base entity in available records. The airframe's powerplant configuration and performance figures reflect its original Gulfstream G-IV specification with Rolls‑Royce propulsion; no public record of prior owners or notable registry actions beyond the current corporate registration is published. Condition and valuation highlights are not published in the supplied data.

Cabin layout and seating configuration for this specific airframe are not published in the provided data. Avionics fit and interior specification details are not published. Operationally, with a long-range capability of 4,200 nm and a cruise speed of 459 kts, this airframe is suited to transcontinental and intercontinental missions consistent with corporate transport roles, typically embarked from its operator’s base in Englewood, NJ or nearby major airports. Maintenance considerations are defined by the twin Rolls‑Royce Tay 611-8 engines, whose support and overhaul cycles drive scheduled checks and costs specific to this aircraft type.

The Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV (GIV-SP) family, represented here by N197BD (1996, serial 1284), occupies a performance niche characterized by long-range transcontinental capability, high cruise speed, and service ceilings up to 45,000 ft, powered by twin Rolls‑Royce Tay engines delivering 13,850 lbf each. In market terms, such an airframe typically appeals to corporate operators seeking high-speed point-to-point travel; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine maintenance status, avionics updates, and interior refurbishment, although specific condition and value data for this airframe are not published.