N481FL

This entry covers airframe N481FL, a Dassault Fan Jet Falcon 20-5 built in 1966 with manufacturer serial number 27. The airframe is owned by the corporation IFL GROUP INC, based in Waterford, MI, US, and is registered in the United States under tail N481FL. Operated from its home base in Waterford, this particular Falcon 20 has been configured and operated primarily for cargo and ad-hoc freight by its owner-operator rather than held in executive passenger configuration. Registry and operational notes emphasize its role as a utility freighter in corporate service rather than a VIP transport.

The cabin of N481FL is configured and operated primarily for cargo and ad-hoc freight missions by IFL GROUP INC, though Falcon 20 airframes commonly accept executive layouts of 8–14 seats when reconfigured. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-range freight and logistics runs within its 1,810 nm range at cruise speeds near 405 kts, operating up to its service ceiling of 42,000 ft when required for favorable weather or air traffic conditions. Based in Waterford, MI, US, the operator uses the airframe for on-demand cargo tasks; maintenance and operational planning reflect its freight role rather than continuous passenger charter scheduling.

The Dassault Fan Jet Falcon 20-5, manufactured by Avions Marcel Dassault (Dassault Aviation), occupies a niche as an early business jet family adaptable to cargo conversion and utility roles. With original production dating from the 1960s, airframes like N481FL are valued for ruggedness and adaptability rather than modern avionics or fuel efficiency. Competing models in similar roles historically include converted light-to-medium business jets whose operators prioritize payload flexibility and range. Given its 1966 build year and single-corporate ownership profile, maintenance, parts support, and resale considerations for this airframe focus on continued structural and systems upkeep appropriate to an older, cargo-configured Falcon 20-5.