N685MF

This airframe, registered as N685MF, is a Gulfstream-built Gulfstream G-IV manufactured in 1988 with serial number 1056. It is owned by SMB G-IV VI LLC, based in New York, NY, US, and carries a United States civil registration (US). The airframe is certificated for 22 passengers, an indication that the cabin has approval for a high-density executive layout though interior configuration is likely customized. Public records on recent valuation or condition highlights are Not published.

The aircraft’s certification for 22 passengers suggests an executive, high-capacity layout tailored for private or corporate transport rather than standard airline configurations; the cabin is therefore likely customized to owner specifications. With a long-range capability of 4,220 nm and cruise speed near 460 kts, this airframe is well-suited to transcontinental and selective intercontinental missions operated from its New York base. Typical utilization would include corporate point-to-point travel and ad hoc charter missions where a blend of speed, range, and passenger capacity is required. Maintenance considerations for this specific G-IV would follow legacy Gulfstream heavy maintenance schedules and the TAY 611SER engine support lifecycle; detailed avionics fit and recent maintenance status are not published.

The Gulfstream G-IV family occupies a long-established performance niche of large-cabin, long-range business jets that balance high cruise speeds and transcontinental range; this airframe’s 4,220 nm range and 45,000 ft ceiling reflect that capability. Comparable competitors in the era and market segment include late-1980s large-cabin jets from Bombardier and Dassault, though exact mission suitability depends on interior fit and avionics. Buyer and charter demand typically focuses on range, passenger capacity, and updated avionics; for a 1988-model G-IV like N685MF, maintenance status, completed upgrades, and engine program enrollment materially affect resale and operational economics.