N438SJ

This article covers the individual airframe bearing tail number N438SJ, a Dassault Falcon 20F-5 built in 1981 with serial number 438. The airframe is owned by Kalitta Charters LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and is operated from that operator's U.S. registry. Notable registry and ownership actions include its documented corporate ownership and continued commercial charter availability under U.S. registration; valuation records list the airframe at $1,400,000. Condition highlights reflect a platform maintained for charter operations with a typical executive cabin that can be reconfigured to higher-density seating to meet operator mission requirements.

The airframe carries a cabin layout that typically reflects an executive configuration of 8–9 club seating but is convertible to a higher-density arrangement accommodating up to 14 passengers depending on operator requirements. As a corporate/charter platform operated from Ypsilanti, MI, typical mission profiles include short- to mid-range business and charter sectors within the aircraft’s 1,808 nm range and at cruise speeds near 405 knots, often flown to regional hub and point-to-point destinations. Specific avionics fit and interior finish details are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations follow expected support for the TFE731 powerplants and Falcon 20 airframe vintage and type-specific logistics under corporate charter operation.

The Dassault Falcon 20F-5 occupies a niche as an early-generation light-to-medium business jet with transregional capability, notable for its twin TFE731 engines and 42,000 ft ceiling. Competing types in secondary markets typically include other late-1970s to 1980s light-medium jets offering similar range and seating flexibility; buyer and charter demand centers on operators seeking cost-effective, reconfigurable cabins. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 1981 build date, serial-specific service history, and the ongoing support environment for Honeywell-series TFE731 engines, all affecting valuation and operational availability.