N204TW

The airframe bearing tail number N204TW is a Dassault-built Dassault Falcon 20DC manufactured in 1969, carrying serial number 204. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by the corporation Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc., with operations conducted from a United States base. The airframe’s vintage (1969 build) and corporate ownership profile reflect typical long-term utility in charter and mixed-use roles; many Falcon 20 airframes were later re-engined to TFE731 variants, a notable modification trend affecting operational availability and maintenance histories across the fleet.

This specific Falcon 20DC typically features a cabin arranged for an executive layout accommodating 8–10 passengers, with the documented outfitting for this aircraft listed as a 9-seat configuration; operator flights also employ a mixed small-cargo conversion when required. Avionics fit and specific cabin amenities for N204TW are operator-determined, reflecting Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc.’s configuration preferences for charter and corporate missions. Typical mission profiles leverage the aircraft’s short-to-medium range and cruise capability—point-to-point executive charters, regional business hops, and flexible mixed freight/passenger sorties from its United States base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its original CF700 powerplants and the broader fleet trend of re-engining to TFE731 series units, which affects parts sourcing, overhaul intervals, and long-term operating cost planning.

The Dassault Falcon 20DC occupies a performance niche as a light to medium executive transport with trans-regional capability, combining respectable cruise speed and ceiling for its era with adaptable cabin arrangements. In the used and charter market, older Falcon 20s are sought for their robustness and cargo conversion flexibility but face depreciation and maintenance scrutiny due to age and original-engine logistics. The prevalence of re-engining programs to TFE731 variants across many airframes has influenced resale desirability and operator decisions, making factory-original CF700-equipped examples like N204TW subject to buyer assessment of engine lifecycle, retrofit costs, and mission fit.