N19TD

This article describes airframe N19TD, a Dassault jet built as a Dassault Falcon 20F in 1979 carrying serial number 416. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US; registered to ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC reflects the principal recorded operator and home base. Notable registry actions include its continuous US registration under a corporate operator, and the airframe’s valuation and condition are summarized by an assessed market value of $1,400,000, indicating its status as an older, serviceable airframe with life-cycle considerations typical for late-1970s production jets.

The cabin of N19TD follows a typical executive layout accommodating 8–10 passengers, fitted with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory consistent with VIP transport configurations. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is not published; operators generally equip Falcons for IFR corporate transport and charter roles, and this airframe’s performance numbers support medium-range business missions. Based from Waterford, Michigan under ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, the aircraft’s mission profile would commonly include regional cross-country flights up to its 1,780 nm range at cruise speeds near 405 kts. Maintenance-specific records for this serial are not published; prospective operators should factor in age-related inspections and OEM-component availability for a 1979 Falcon airframe.

The Dassault Falcon 20F occupies a performance niche as a twin-engine business jet designed for short-to-medium international hops with a high cruise speed and a 42,000 ft service ceiling. Competing market segments typically include other mid-size twinjets offering similar cabin capacity and range; buyer and charter demand for a 1979 Falcon reflects interest from cost-conscious operators seeking classic, utilitarian jets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on its vintage status, the availability of Honeywell TFE731-series engine support, and the modest market valuation of $1,400,000 relative to newer platforms.