N48KZ
Dassault Falcon 900C (C)
Dassault Aviation
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3450 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2020-06-30| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2021-01-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Dassault Falcon 900C (C)
Overview
Registered to N48KZ LLC (Long Beach, CA). Airworthiness certificate dated 2001-10-19; FAA certificate issue 2014-11-05; last recorded FAA action 2020-06-30; prior expiration listed 2023-11-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× Honeywell TFE731-5BR (4750 lbf each)
- Range: 3450 nm
- Cruise: 500 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
12-seat executive layout; operator listing shows 5 berths (beds) and executive club/forward galley Gogo AVANCE L5 Wi‑Fi, HD monitor, Airshow moving map, CD/DVD, power outlets, microwave/oven, galley sink, lavatory with vanity; interior refreshed ~2020 per operator listing. Avionics: Honeywell Primus 2000 (Primus-2000 cockpit on 900C variants)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N48KZ, is a Dassault Falcon 900C built by Dassault Aviation in 2001 with serial number 191. The aircraft is owned by N48KZ LLC, a corporation based in Long Beach, CA, US, and carries a US registration. Ownership and operational control are held by the Long Beach–based LLC, and the airframe’s recorded valuation sits at $10,872,537, reflecting its configuration and market position for a 2001 three-engine large-cabin business jet.
The subject Falcon 900C is configured in a 12-seat executive layout with operator listings indicating 5 berths (beds) and an executive club/forward galley, supporting mixed VIP transport and short-stay sleeping accommodations for extended missions. Avionics are a Honeywell Primus 2000 suite, consistent with the Primus-2000 cockpit fit for 900C variants, enabling modern navigation and flight management capabilities for long-range business operations. Typical missions for this airframe include transcontinental and offshore flights from its Long Beach operator base, exploiting the 3,450 nm range and 500 kts cruise speed, while maintenance considerations center on three-engine logistics and systems unique to the Falcon trijet family.
The Dassault Falcon 900C occupies a performance niche as a large-cabin, long-range trijet with high cruise speed and a high service ceiling, represented here by 51,000 ft capability and cruise near 500 kts. Competing models in the long-range bizjet segment include twin-engine heavy-cabins from other manufacturers, though the Falcon’s three-engine design offers overwater redundancy attractive to some buyers and operators. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2001 airframe focus on engine lifecycle management for the TFE731-5BR engines and avionics commonality with Primus-equipped fleets, factors that influence charter demand and lifecycle value.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N48KZ | 62LX | N100AS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 191 | 162 | 20F-274 |
| Year Manufactured | 2001 | 2008 | 1969 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 3450 NM | 4000 NM | 1780 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 478 MPH | 453 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 47000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |