N730RA

This entry covers airframe N730RA, a 1976-built Dassault Falcon 20F-5 with serial number 347, manufactured by Dassault Aviation (Dassault-Breguet). The airframe is owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US, and is registered in the US. The aircraft is a late-1970s production Falcon 20 variant configured for executive and mixed passenger/cargo work and is currently valued at $1,400,000. Registered to a corporate freight operator in Waterford, Michigan, the airframe’s history indicates operation in utility and executive roles rather than specialized VIP conversion.

The cabin of this Falcon 20F-5 is typically fitted in an executive layout for 8–10 passengers with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, though the operator-configurable arrangement makes it frequently used in mixed passenger/cargo roles. As owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, the aircraft is based in Waterford, Michigan and is commonly employed on regional to transcontinental missions within its 2,257 nm range and at cruise speeds around 436 kts. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its age (built 1976) and the twin TFE731 turbofan installation, factors that influence operating economics and scheduling for parts and engine overhauls. The cabin configuration and corporate ownership suggest a dual-use mission profile emphasizing flexibility between executive transport and light freight.

This Dassault Falcon 20F-5 airframe occupies a performance niche defined by moderate transcontinental range, high cruise speed, and a service ceiling of 42,000 ft, combined with a compact executive cabin for about 10 seats. Competing value propositions derive from its older production year (1976) and the operational economics of two TFE731 engines producing 3,500 lbf each. Buyer and charter demand for such airframes tends to hinge on mission flexibility and acquisition price; with an assessed market value of $1,400,000, resale and maintenance considerations for this specific serial (347) prioritize thorough maintenance records and engine life status to support continued mixed passenger/cargo operations.