N48KZ

Dassault Falcon 900C (C)

Dassault Aviation

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

3450 NM

Range

N/A

Max Speed

N48KZ

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
12
Range
Range
3450 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
7 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
N/A

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2001
LocationLong Beach, CA, US
Registration NumberN48KZ
OwnershipN48KZ LLC
Serial Number191

Airframe

Data valid as of 2020-06-30
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Landings/Cycles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Nautical Miles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-09-07N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2021-01-18N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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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

ParameterN48KZ62LXN100AS
Serial Number (MSN)19116220F-274
Year Manufactured200120081969
Duration of Flight7 Hours9 Hours4 Hours
Range3450 NM4000 NM1780 NM
Max SpeedN/A478 MPH453 MPH
Aircraft ClassUnder 12,500lbs12,500-19,999lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling51000 ft47000 ft42000 ft
Max Passengers12199
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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