N88AY

This entry documents airframe N88AY, a factory-built Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) delivered in 2011 with serial number 5337. The aircraft is registered in the United States and, according to FAA records for this registration, is owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee located in Salt Lake City, UT, US. The registration and ownership data indicate trustee ownership rather than a named individual operator; the trustee registration is the principal recorded owner in public records. The airframe’s market valuation for this registration is listed at $17,000,000, and available records do not publish a specific interior refit beyond the FAA-listed seating standard.

The cabin for this specific airframe is recorded by the FAA as a 20-seat configuration; the precise internal layout is not published and may vary between the factory fit and owner modifications. Avionics installed on the airframe are the manufacturer’s Gulfstream PlaneView suite, supporting advanced flight-management and situational awareness capabilities typical of the type. Operationally, the G550 platform is commonly employed on long-range executive transport, corporate shuttle missions, and trustee-held securities or asset positions; for this aircraft, typical missions would exploit the 6,750 nm range and high-speed cruise of 488 kts from the owner’s home base region in Utah or other North American hubs. Maintenance considerations align with large-cabin business jets fitted with Rolls-Royce BR700 series powerplants and Gulfstream avionics, with component and engine shop visit cycles guided by manufacturer schedules.

The Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) occupies the long-range large-cabin sector, offering transcontinental and intercontinental performance with a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Competing models in the same performance niche include variants of the Bombardier Global series and Dassault Falcon 7X/8X families. Buyer and charter demand for clean, low-time G550s remains strong due to their combination of range, speed, and avionics; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2011 build year, Rolls-Royce BR700 engines, and the documented Gulfstream PlaneView fit, factors that influence shop visit planning and mid-life refurbishment decisions.