N453SB

This article describes a single Dassault Falcon 2000 airframe, registered as N453SB, built in 1999 with manufacturer's serial number 97 by Dassault Aviation. The airframe is owned and operated by SIERRA BRAVO GRACO INC, a corporation based in Emigrant, MT, US, and is entered on the US civil register. The twin‑engine business jet has a reported market valuation of $3,800,000; available records for this specific airframe indicate continued corporate operation from its U.S. home base with routine registry maintenance and ownership documentation updates. Condition highlights for this airframe reflect typical late‑1990s Falcon 2000 examples—aging airframe systems with value aligned to hours, cycle history, and avionics refresh status.

The airframe configured for up to 14 seats supports typical corporate transport and charter missions within the transcontinental to near‑overwater range of 2,841 nautical miles, enabling coast‑to‑coast U.S. operations and regional international flights. Cabin layout and specific avionics fit for this serial are not published beyond standard Falcon 2000 configurations, but operational use by SIERRA BRAVO GRACO INC in Emigrant, Montana suggests missions centered on executive transport and business logistics from a domestic base. Maintenance considerations for this particular jet reflect its year of manufacture (1999) and the need for scheduled engine and airframe lifecycle inspections; the twin CFE738-1-1B powerplants yield cruise performance near 459 knots and service ceiling allocation to 47,000 feet.

The Dassault Falcon 2000 family occupies the large‑cabin, mid‑range business jet niche with twin‑engine efficiency and transcontinental capability. In the resale market, 1999 Falcon 2000 examples such as serial 97 trade at values influenced by aircraft condition, avionics upgrades, and engine program status—here reflected in a reported value of $3,800,000. Competitors in mission profile include later‑generation large midsize jets and long‑range light heavyjets; buyers and charter operators weigh operating costs for older airframes, required maintenance, and potential for interior or avionics refurbishment when considering acquisition.