N888FR

This entry covers airframe N888FR, a production Gulfstream IV completed in 1987 with manufacturer serial number 1041. The aircraft is a Gulfstream IV (manufacturer designation Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159 / G-IV) built by Gulfstream Aerospace and is registered in the US. Owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, a corporate owner based in North Salt Lake, UT, US, the airframe carries a 22-place executive/transport FAA certification and is listed with an indicative market value of $3,500,000. Registry and valuation notes emphasize a mature-model widebody business jet with legacy avionics fits and airframe-specific equipment variations.

The airframe carries an FAA-recorded 22-place executive/transport certification, consistent with upper-end Gulfstream IV interior fits; typical G-IV layouts for the model range between 13–22 passengers and commonly include forward crew refreshment and an aft galley. Avionics on G-IV examples vary by airframe; this type is commonly equipped with Collins Pro Line 4 and has also been associated with Honeywell SPZ IFCS variants on some G-IV airframes, though fitment is airframe-specific. Operationally the Gulfstream IV in this configuration suits long-range transcontinental and transoceanic charters or corporate transport missions, exploiting its approximately 4,220 nm range and cruise near 460 kts from a maximum practical ceiling of 45,000 ft. Corporate trustee ownership and the airframe’s age imply attention to legacy-systems maintenance, avionics obsolescence programs, and life-limited component tracking.

The Gulfstream G-IV family occupies a long-range large-cabin business-jet niche, offering performance and comfort competitive in its era against late-model large-cabin types. With twin Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines producing about 13,850 lbf each, the platform emphasizes range and speed suitable for intercontinental missions without the operating costs of larger heavy jets. Market demand typically centers on buyers seeking proven long-range capability with lower acquisition costs compared with newer-generation Gulfstreams; resale and maintenance considerations for a 1987 airframe include structural inspections, engine and APU shop visits, and potential avionics upgrades from legacy Pro Line systems. The documented valuation of $3,500,000 reflects age, installed equipment variations, and condition-specific factors for this specific serial 1041 airframe.