N497SB

This entry covers the individual airframe N497SB, a built 2009 Gulfstream Aerospace GV‑SP (G550) with serial number 5238. The airframe was manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace and is owned by ADLAUR AVIATION LLC, a corporation based in St Thomas, VI, US. The aircraft is registered in the United States and operates as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet; it is recorded on U.S. civil registers as N497SB. Current public valuation places the airframe at $17,500,000, reflecting market position and age-related condition for a 2009 G550.

The individual cabin configuration for N497SB is reported with seating for 20, consistent with operator preferences for mixed passenger/corporate transport and charter or private owner operations. The flightdeck is equipped with Gulfstream PlaneView avionics, implemented through the Honeywell Primus Epic (PlaneView flightdeck) suite, supporting advanced flight management and situational awareness for long overwater operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would exploit the 6,750 nm range and high‑altitude capability to perform long‑haul business or executive transport, often operating to and from the owner’s base in St Thomas, VI, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft align with G550 fleet common practices, including line maintenance on BR710 engines and avionics support for the PlaneView/Primus Epic avionics architecture.

The airframe belongs to the Gulfstream GV‑SP/G550 family, which occupies the long‑range super‑midsize to large business jet niche, offering transcontinental and intercontinental capability with a 51,000 ft service ceiling and high cruise speed. Competing models in the market niche include late‑generation Bombardier and Dassault long‑range business jets; resale value and buyer interest for a 2009 G550 like N497SB are driven by engine life, avionics package, and finish condition. For operators and buyers, BR710 engine maintenance cycles and the aircraft’s avionics support are primary considerations affecting operating cost and resale prospects.