N771L

This entry covers airframe N771L, a Gulfstream G450 built in 2005 with manufacturer serial number 4033. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by N157BC LLC, a corporation based in Chicago, IL, US, an ownership designation recorded in the aircraft's current registry. There are no additional publicized operator transfers or notable registry actions beyond the corporate ownership; the airframe is valued at approximately $12,000,000, reflecting its mid-2000s build and configuration status.

The FAA plate for this airframe records a registered capacity of 22 seats; however, the typical executive reconfiguration for the Gulfstream G450 family accommodates between 10 and 16 passengers, and this airframe is commonly operated in that executive layout when deployed for corporate transport. Avionics fit on this G450 follow the Gulfstream PlaneView suite (Honeywell Primus Epic–based), with Head-Up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) options commonly installed on G450s and available for this airframe. Based from its corporate owner designation in Chicago, IL, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and long overwater missions within its maximum range, operating predominantly on corporate/regional business missions. Maintenance considerations mirror G450 fleet practices for the Tay 611-8C powerplants and avionics lifecycle management; specific airframe maintenance history is not published here.

The Gulfstream G450 occupies a mid-to-large-cabin long-range business jet niche, offering intercontinental capability with cruise speeds around 459 kts and a practical ceiling of 45,000 ft, characteristics reflected in this airframe. Competing models in the segment include late-model Bombardier and Dassault products, while buyer and charter demand for well-maintained G450s typically centers on corporate operators and fractional providers. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2005 G450 such as N771L include engine shop visit cycles for the Rolls‑Royce Tay 611-8C engines and avionics upgrade potential for operators seeking HUD/EVS enhancements, factors that influence valuation and marketability.