N59CJ
Dassault Falcon 50
Dassault Aviation
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3084 NM
Range
494 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-06-23| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Dassault Falcon 50
Overview
US registration assigned to OPTICAL AIR DATA SYSTEMS LLC (Manassas, VA). Certificate issue 2021-11-19; airworthiness 2019-12-13; Mode S hex A79B49. Maintenance tracking: CAMP; engines/APU on MSP Gold per sale listing.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× Honeywell TFE731-3-1C (3700 lbf each)
- Range: 3084 nm
- Cruise: 420 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 49000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Forward 4-place club; mid cabin 4-place divan opposite 2-place club; forward galley; aft lav (10 passenger executive layout) Major cabin refit with beige leather seating, high-gloss wood cabinetry, 2×17" LCD monitors, Honeywell Baker entertainment system, surround sound and in-flight phone; pre-wired for medevac kit Avionics: Collins-based avionics fit (Collins FIS-86 MFD, Dual UNS-1Lw WAAS FMS, Collins FCS-80 autopilot, Dual Collins comms/nav, TCAS, weather radar)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N59CJ, is a Dassault Falcon 50 built in 1986 with serial number 159. The jet is recorded as owned by OPTICAL AIR DATA SYSTEMS LLC, a Virginia limited liability company based in Manassas, VA, US, and currently carries a United States registration. The Falcon 50 airframe reflects typical mid-1980s construction and has an assessed market value of $2,000,000, indicating a mature airframe likely trading in the pre-owned business jet market. No additional registry actions or earlier operators are published beyond the current LLC ownership.
The cabin of N59CJ is configured in a 10-passenger executive layout: a forward four-place club, a mid-cabin four-place divan opposite a two-place club, a forward galley, and an aft lavatory. The avionics fit is Collins-based and includes a Collins FIS-86 MFD, Dual UNS-1Lw WAAS FMS units, a Collins FCS-80 autopilot, dual Collins communications/navigation radios, TCAS, and weather radar, enabling modern navigation and situational awareness for its vintage. Typical missions for this Falcon 50 airframe would include transcontinental and offshore business travel consistent with its 3,084 nm range and cruise speed near 420 kts, operated from the owner’s base in Manassas, VA. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft center on legacy three-engine systems and avionics support, though the Collins-centric suite provides commonly supported components.
The Dassault Falcon 50 family occupies the midsize, long-range tri-jet niche distinguished by transcontinental capability and a three-engine layout that historically appealed to operators seeking overwater redundancy. Competing models include later-generation midsize Falcons and comparable Gulfstream or Bombardier light-midsize jets; buyer demand for a 1986 Falcon 50 typically emphasizes airframe condition, maintenance history, and avionics upgrades such as the Collins WAAS FMS documented here. Resale considerations for N59CJ include continued support for Honeywell TFE731 engines and airframe fatigue inspections typical of late-1980s business jets, with valuation consistent with an older, equipped executive transport.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N59CJ | 62LX | N100AS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 159 | 162 | 20F-274 |
| Year Manufactured | 1986 | 2008 | 1969 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 3084 NM | 4000 NM | 1780 NM |
| Max Speed | 494 MPH | 478 MPH | 453 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 49000 ft | 47000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 10 | 19 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |