N444QC

This entry covers airframe N444QC, a Gulfstream G-IV SP built by Gulfstream Aerospace in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 1411. The airplane is registered in the United States to GULFSTREAM GIV-1411 LLC of Wilmington, DE, US, which appears as the recorded owner on the registry. FAA-certified for 22 seats (per registry) is a notable registry action associated with this airframe, and the listed market valuation for the aircraft is $5,800,000, reflecting its roughly mid-life status and configuration. Ownership and operational records indicate a corporate LLC ownership structure based in Delaware, with the aircraft maintained in the fixed-wing multi-engine category under U.S. registration.

The cabin of N444QC follows the model’s typical executive layout, commonly fitted for 14–19 passengers in practice while being FAA-certified for 22 seats per registry, offering a stand-up cabin with a forward galley and aft lavatory typical of the type. With a maximum operational ceiling of 45,000 ft and a cruise speed of 459 kts, this airframe is suited to long-range corporate point-to-point missions within its 4,091 nm capability, supporting transcontinental and many overwater routings. As a corporate-owned asset registered to GULFSTREAM GIV-1411 LLC, the aircraft’s operational profile is consistent with executive transport; maintenance considerations align with twin Rolls-Royce TAY engine support and mid-life component and avionics cycles common to 2000-vintage G-IV SP airframes.

The Gulfstream G-IV SP family occupies a performance niche defined by high-speed transcontinental capability and cabin comfort for executive travel; this airframe’s 4,091 nm range and 459 kts cruise underscore that role. Market demand for older G-IV SPs tends to focus on cost-conscious buyers and charter operators seeking substantial cabin and range at lower acquisition cost, reflected in the $5,800,000 valuation for N444QC. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2000-build G-IV SP center on engine shop visits, structural checks, and avionics upgrades to remain competitive, all of which influence lifecycle cost and valuation.