N388FT

This entry covers airframe N388FT, a Gulfstream V (G‑V) built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 636. The airframe is owned by TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in North Salt Lake, UT, US, and is U.S.‑registered. The jet retains a manufacturer-standard configuration for the type while broker and charter listings have reported variable cabin reconfigurations; no public sale history beyond the current corporate trustee ownership is published. Registry notes emphasize the airframe’s late‑model G‑V pedigree and broker descriptions indicating a well‑maintained executive transport condition.

The cabin is fitted in a typical executive three‑zone layout and is reported in broker/charter listings in 9–14 passenger configurations, though the airframe is certificated for 20 seats. Avionics are model‑standard Honeywell fit including the SPZ‑8500 flight director/EFIS and a triple Honeywell CD810/NZ2000 FMS (version 6.1 reported), backed by Honeywell TCAS 2000 and Honeywell weather radar. Reported supplemental upgrades for this specific airframe include a Kollsman 2020 HUD, an EVS system and a ViaSat VR12C satcom antenna, supporting enhanced situational awareness and in‑flight connectivity. Typical mission profiles for this long‑range business jet emphasize transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport, leveraging the 6,500 nm range and high cruise speed. Maintenance considerations follow the G‑V heavy‑jet schedule and avionics upgrade path noted above.

The Gulfstream V (G‑V) occupies the ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin market niche, offering transoceanic capability and high cruise speed that compete with contemporaries from Bombardier and late‑model Gulfstream derivatives. Buyers and charter operators target the type for long‑haul executive transport and medevac/mission conversions; demand for late‑model G‑Vs is influenced by airframe hours, engine shop status and avionics fit such as the upgrades reported on this airframe. Resale and maintenance economics for N388FT will hinge on documented configurations, completed avionics/mission system upgrades and adherence to manufacturer maintenance intervals.