N495QS

This article covers the specific airframe registered as N495QS, a Gulfstream IV-SP built in 1996 with manufacturer serial number 1295. The aircraft was produced by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and is registered in the US; ownership is recorded as Alberto‑Culver USA, Inc. (documented undivided interest); historical management/operation by NJI/NetJets, reflecting corporate title with a history of third‑party management. Operational home base and operator activity have historically tied to the documented owner’s location in Melrose Park, Illinois, through management/operation relationships with NJI/NetJets. Public valuation and specific condition reporting for this particular airframe are not published.

The airframe is configured with the typical three‑zone executive cabin layout used on the G‑IV series, supporting 12–19 pax configurations and commonly fitted for corporate use in 13–14 passenger arrangements; forward and aft galley options are available and documented as part of the model’s standard fit philosophy. Avionics aboard this generation are variable by retrofit but align with typical G‑IV era Honeywell PlaneDeck or Primus Elite options, meaning this airframe may carry legacy suites subject to modernization. With a maximum range of 4,220 nm and cruise of 459 kts, operational missions for this aircraft have focused on long‑range executive transport and transcontinental sectors from its operator base, while ongoing maintenance considerations are influenced by its twin Rolls‑Royce Tay 611‑8 / 611‑8C engines and the age of avionics or cabin retrofits specific to this airframe.

As a member of the Gulfstream G-IV (Gulfstream IV-SP) family, this airframe occupies the long‑range, large‑cabin business jet niche characterized by high cruise speed, substantial range, and three‑zone cabin flexibility. The combination of a 1996 build year (1295) and variable avionics/cabin retrofit status commonly affects maintenance planning and resale positioning; buyers and charter operators typically evaluate engine program status, avionics modernization, and cabin refurbishment when assessing aircraft like N495QS. Resale and marketability for this model hinge on documented maintenance, engine program enrollment, and the extent of avionics or interior updates.