N428DR

This entry documents airframe N428DR, a Dassault Falcon 900EX built in 2005 with serial number 154. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by MAVERICK AIR II LLC, an LLC based in Deer Park, WA, US; the ownership appears current with no alternative operators reported. Notable registry details include its U.S. registration prefix and a reported market valuation of $14,913,536, indicating a maintained executive transport configuration and mid-life value consistent with late-production Falcon 900EX examples. The airframe’s three-engine arrangement and extended-range capability support transcontinental and transoceanic business missions.

The cabin of N428DR is fitted in an executive three-zone layout with a forward four-place club, a mid four-place conference group, and aft divans; this configuration is commonly described as a 12–14 passenger executive fit while the aircraft is certified for up to 21 seats. Avionics reported for this airframe include the Honeywell EASy II (Primus) suite with options such as HUD/EVS and FMS/CPDLC reported, supporting modern cockpit situational awareness and oceanic/airspace communication capabilities. Typical missions for this airframe would include long-range corporate travel and charter operations, leveraging the 4,500 nm range and 470 kt cruise speed from its Deer Park, Washington operator base. Maintenance considerations for this specific Falcon 900EX center on three-engine inspections and systems common to Honeywell TFE731 powerplants and EASy avionics upgrades.

The Dassault Falcon 900EX family occupies a performance niche as a long-range, tri-jet business aircraft offering transcontinental and transoceanic capability with a high cruise altitude of 51,000 ft and substantial cabin flexibility. Competitors in its class include long-range large-cabin business jets from other manufacturers, but the tri-jet layout and Falcon’s range/cruise profile give it distinct operational advantages for certain overwater and hot-and-high routes. Buyer and charter demand for well-equipped Falcon 900EX airframes remains steady among operators valuing range, cabin volume, and three-engine redundancy; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the value of the EASy II avionics suite and the condition of TFE731 engines during lifecycle inspections.