N972MS

This airframe, registered as N972MS, is a 1996-built example of the Gulfstream G-IV SP manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, serial number 1285. The airframe is recorded as owned by GLF4 1285 LLC, an LLC based in Raleigh, NC, US, and is operated under a United States registration (US). The airframe’s public records indicate a single corporate-entity ownership with no widely reported transfers since manufacture; no additional notable registry actions have been published. The airframe’s market valuation is recorded at $4,400,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and the Gulfstream G-IV SP family’s position in the used large-cabin market.

The specific cabin layout and detailed avionics fit for this airframe are not published beyond the basic seating capacity; the airframe is listed with 22 seats, consistent with high-density or corporate shuttle configurations. Typical missions for a Gulfstream G-IV SP with a 4,220 nm range and 459 kt cruise profile include transcontinental and medium-range intercontinental hops; based on the owner’s location in Raleigh, NC, US, common operational sectors would include U.S. east-coast to Caribbean or transcontinental services. Maintenance considerations align with the G-IV SP family’s twin-rolls configuration, relying on support for the Rolls-Royce Tay Mk.611-8 engines and established heavy maintenance tracks for types of this vintage. No unique cabin amenities or supplemental type certificates specific to this serial have been published.

The Gulfstream G-IV SP family occupies a large-cabin, long-range niche introduced in the 1990s offering high cruise speeds and transcontinental capability; this airframe’s ceiling of 45,000 ft and cruise of 459 kts typify that performance envelope. Competing models in the same era and market segment include late-model Bombardier and Dassault large-cabin business jets, while contemporary buyers often weigh older G-IV SP airframes for value versus refurbishment cost. With a recorded value of $4,400,000, resale considerations include airframe hours, avionics modernization needs, and ongoing support for the Rolls-Royce Tay engine line when budgeting maintenance and upgrades.