N429CG

This entry describes the specific Gulfstream airframe bearing U.S. registration N429CG, a 2002-built Gulfstream G-IVSP with manufacturer serial number 1499. The airframe is registered to corporate owner Rica Air LLC of Castaic, CA, US, which appears as the operator/home base on current registry records. Registered in the United States under corporate ownership, the airframe is presented as an operational executive transport with a published market valuation of $5,274,226, reflecting its age, configuration, and Rolls‑Royce Tay powerplants. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are recorded in the supplied data.

The individual G‑IVSP airframe N429CG is fitted in an executive 12–13 passenger layout typical of the type, with a forward galley, a stand‑up cabin area and an aft lavatory as described for this configuration. This cabin arrangement supports long‑range executive missions and corporate shuttle work, matching the aircraft’s transcontinental and intercontinental capability. With twin Rolls‑Royce Tay 611‑8 engines and a long‑range fuel capability, the platform is suited to non‑stop missions near its published 4,220 nm range at an economical cruise near 459 knots. Based at Castaic, California per the owner registration, routine maintenance considerations for this airframe would focus on age‑related inspections and overhaul schedules typical for early‑2000s Gulfstream G‑IVSPs and their Tay powerplants.

The Gulfstream G‑IVSP represents an upgraded G‑IV derivative that fills the high‑end large‑cabin, long‑range business jet niche. Against contemporary competitors, the type offers a combination of cabin comfort and transcontinental range, appealing to corporate and charter buyers seeking a mature platform. Resale considerations for a 2002 serial 1499 include engine life‑limits, avionics retrofit status and overall maintenance history; the cited valuation of $5,274,226 places this airframe in the market segment where buyers weigh refurbishment costs against dependable long‑range capability.