N822BD

The airframe bearing tail number N822BD is a 2005-built Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP), construction serial 5064, manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace. The aircraft is currently registered in the United States to owner KOBA LLC, an Arizona limited liability company based in Paradise Valley, AZ; this LLC ownership is the primary recorded title relationship in public registry entries. The type is operated as a high-capacity executive transport and registry notes indicate a 20-seat executive configuration was reported, reflecting a valuation and role as a large-cabin business jet rather than a mixed or individual private layout. Notable registry actions for this airframe emphasize owner/operator records and seating reconfiguration filings rather than major incident history.

The cabin of this G550 is recorded as a 20-seat executive configuration, consistent with high-capacity VIP or corporate transport missions and registry entries that document seating density rather than a bespoke lounge layout. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView, providing integrated flightdeck systems appropriate for long-range, high-altitude cruise and extended overwater operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport given the 6,750 nm range and 488 kt cruise speed; the operational base associated with the registered owner is in Paradise Valley, AZ, when not positioned for charter or corporate itineraries. Maintenance considerations follow standard large-cabin Gulfstream scheduling, with the Rolls-Royce BR710 C4‑11 powerplants requiring line and base maintenance cycles consistent with heavy-jet fleet policies.

The Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP) family occupies the long-range large-cabin business jet niche, offering transoceanic capability and a high operational ceiling of 51,000 ft for favorable winds and traffic avoidance. Competing models in its class include later iterations of Gulfstream types and long-range twins from Bombardier and Dassault; market demand remains strong among corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking 14–20 passenger-capable cabins. For this specific airframe, resale and maintenance considerations center on BR710 engine life, avionics configuration (PlaneView), and the aircraft’s high-capacity seating registration, which can influence charter utility and valuation relative to lower-density VIP interiors.