N282T

This airframe, registered as N282T, is a 1974 build of the Dassault Falcon 10 constructed by Dassault Aviation, carrying manufacturer serial number 42. The airframe is currently owned by RED STAR AERO HOLDINGS LLC (an LLC based in Lewes, DE, US), a change noted in the registry and reflected in maintenance and administrative records. Operated on a United States registration, the jet’s valuation is modest for the type at $255,000, indicating an airframe with legacy systems and an advanced age relative to modern light business jets. Acquired/managed under the current ownership in recent registry entries, the aircraft’s condition and market position are consistent with a long-serving corporate or asset-management role.

The airframe is typically configured in a conventional executive layout described as a Typical executive 7–8-place layout though registry entries document cabin arrangements up to 11 seats, reflecting variations in interior refits or higher density configurations. Avionics aboard this airframe follow the common type fit with Dual Collins Pro Line / Collins suite variants, consistent with many upgraded Falcons of this era. Operational use for this specific airframe would be centered on short- to mid-range corporate missions within the United States, leveraging its 1,800 nm range and 428 kt cruise for efficient point-to-point travel. Maintenance considerations for this jet reflect its age and typical Garrett TFE731 support requirements, and its modest listed value suggests extensive lifecycle maintenance and potential avionics or interior refurbishment needs.

The Dassault Falcon 10 occupies a light-cabin, high-speed niche in the business-jet market, offering transcontinental capability in a compact airframe with a 45,000 ft ceiling. Competing models historically include light jets with similar speed and range profiles; resale demand can be limited for older airframes without significant upgrades, which aligns with the $255,000 valuation for this 1974 serial 42 example. Buyers and operators typically weigh the Falcon 10’s strong cruise performance and Garrett TFE731 engine commonality against the cost of avionics modernization and interior refurbishment; the presence of Dual Collins Pro Line equipment on this airframe can partially mitigate upgrade costs but does not eliminate lifecycle maintenance considerations.