N388AC

The airframe bearing registration N388AC is a Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) built in 2006 with manufacturer serial number 5125. The aircraft is manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace and is registered in the US; it is owned by A C TRAVEL LLC, a corporation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Registered to A C TRAVEL LLC and operated from a Palm Beach home base, this airframe has maintained a corporate operator profile. The airframe is commonly assessed at a market value of $15,000,000, reflecting its mid-2000s build and equipment fit.

The cabin of this specific GV-SP (G550) is certificated for up to 20 seats, with typical executive layouts accommodating 14–19 passengers depending on operator configuration; the airplane is reported to support up to 20 seats in its maximum-fit arrangement. Avionics are equipped with the PlaneView suite (a Honeywell/Gulfstream PlaneView installation), which supports advanced flight management, situational awareness and long-range operation profiles. Typical missions for this airframe include transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport within its 6,750 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 488 knots, often operated from the Palm Beach area for corporate travel. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Rolls-Royce BR710 powerplants and the high-altitude, long-range systems characteristic of the GV-SP family.

The Gulfstream GV-SP (marketed as the G550) occupies a performance niche focused on long-range, high-speed executive transport with a certified ceiling of 51,000 ft and intercontinental range of 6,750 nm. Competing models in its class include other long-range business jets that vie for similar corporate and charter demand; buyers evaluate airframes like N388AC on serial-specific factors such as year (2006), engine configuration (BR710 C4-11), avionics (PlaneView), and overall market valuation ($15,000,000). Resale and maintenance considerations center on engine time, avionics currency, and the G550’s sustained demand in charter and owner-operator markets, where proven long-range capability and a mature support network influence lifecycle value.