N228RE

This entry describes the specific Gulfstream airframe registered as N228RE, a Gulfstream G-IV (G-IV SP) built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 1438. The aircraft is owned by CAPE CLEAR LLC of Westborough, MA, US, and is registered in the US. Public records for notable registry actions or market valuation and condition highlights are Not published for this airframe; ownership and base information remain the primary documented provenance.

This airframe is certificated for 22 seats, with typical executive interior fits for between 12 and 19 passengers depending on layout choices; the listed certification supports high-density or corporate shuttle configurations. Based at the owner’s location in Westborough, MA, US, the aircraft’s long range of 4,220 nm combined with a cruise speed of 459 kts and high operating ceiling to 45,000 ft indicates mission profiles spanning transcontinental and long-distance corporate or group transport. Maintenance and operational planning for this airframe are shaped by its twin Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines, each rated at 13,850 lbf, which define fuel burn and support requirements typical for large-cabin, long-range business jets. Specific avionics fit and interior amenity details for this serial number are Not published.

The Gulfstream G-IV (G-IV SP) to which N228RE belongs occupies the long-range, high-speed large-cabin business jet niche, pairing a transcontinental range with a high cruise speed and ceiling that support efficient point-to-point corporate travel. With certification allowing up to 22 seats and performance figures including 459 kts cruise and a 45,000 ft ceiling, the type remains suitable for owners and charter operators seeking a balance of capacity and long-range capability. Market and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the typical demands of twin-engine, large-cabin business jets of its vintage, with engine support and aging-airframe inspections being central to resale and operational readiness; specific valuation for this unit is Not published.