N50XY

This entry covers a specific Dassault Falcon 50 airframe registered as N50XY, built in 1982 with manufacturer serial number 83 and civil registration in the US. The aircraft is owned by PB TRI-JET LLC, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, which serves as the current operator/home base for the type design. The airframe, reflecting its vintage early-1980s build, is valued at approximately $2,200,000, a figure that factors in age, configuration, and common upgrade paths for avionics and systems. No additional registry actions beyond the current US registration are published for this airframe.

The cabin of this Falcon 50 is configured in an executive 8–10 passenger layout with a forward galley, a belted lavatory, and forward and mid cabin club seating, supporting executive shuttle, corporate, or charter missions. Avionics for the type are from the Collins Pro Line family, commonly delivered with ProLine 4, and many examples — including retrofit candidates of this vintage — are upgraded to ProLine 21 to modernize navigation, communication, and situational awareness. With a maximum cruise near 460 kts and a transcontinental-range capability of about 3,075 nm, typical routes include long-distance point-to-point corporate travel; the tri-jet configuration requires third-engine maintenance considerations and inspection regimes consistent with three-engine installations. Operator base in Wilmington, DE supports regional positioning and maintenance logistics for this airframe.

The Dassault Falcon 50 family occupies a performance niche as a long-range, transcontinental executive trijet combining intercontinental range with high-altitude capability to 49,000 ft. Buyer and charter demand for individual Falcon 50 airframes is influenced by aging airframe considerations, cumulative maintenance on three engines, and the presence or absence of modern avionics like ProLine 21, which can materially affect resale value. At a reported valuation near $2,200,000, prospective buyers and operators weigh the aircraft’s range and cruise performance against maintenance complexity and typical retrofit costs to keep systems current.