N852SP

The airframe bearing tail number N852SP is a 1997-built Gulfstream G-IV, serial 1309, manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace. The airframe is registered in the United States and is registered to STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC, an LLC based in Jamestown, KY, US, which serves as the owner on the civil registry. The available registry record for this specific airframe identifies the current ownership and registration details but does not list any additional operators or notable registry actions. Condition and valuation highlights are not published in the supplied data.

This Gulfstream G-IV airframe is registered for a cabin capacity of up to 22 seats, while typical executive VIP arrangements for the model commonly seat fewer passengers; the supplied data notes typical executive layouts at 14–19 pax. The aircraft’s twin Rolls-Royce Tay 610-8 engines and a maximum certified ceiling of 45,000 ft support high-speed, long-range point-to-point operations consistent with transcontinental and extended overwater missions, with a reported cruise speed of 476 kts and a range of 4,220 nm. Operator base and specific avionics fit are not detailed in the available information. Maintenance considerations tied to this individual airframe are limited to the general characteristics implied by its 1997 manufacture date and its powerplant selection.

As a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV airframe, this example combines long-range capability and high cruise speed as indicated by the supplied performance figures: 4,220 nm range and 476 kts cruise. The twin Rolls-Royce Tay engines with 12,420 lbf thrust each reflect the powerplant configuration associated with the type’s performance envelope. The cabin registration for up to 22 seats underscores the model’s flexibility between high-density seating and VIP executive layouts. Specific resale, demand, or maintenance lifecycle metrics for this serial are not included in the provided data.