N988AK
Dassault Falcon 900B (900B)
Dassault-Breguet
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4000 NM
Range
500 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-04-14No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Dassault Falcon 900B (900B)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to Executive Aircraft Sales LLC (Charlotte, NC). Certificate issue date 2021-01-29; airworthiness certificate dated 2015-03-26; most recent FAA action recorded 2023-04-14; registration expires 2028-01-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× Honeywell TFE731 (series) (4750 lbf each)
- Range: 4000 nm
- Cruise: 444 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 10–12 place executive layout (three‑zone cabin common to Falcon 900 family) Forward galley and multiple lounge/dining zones are typical for 900B executive completions; exact interior for this airframe not public in available records Avionics: Typical Honeywell/Primus-class suite; Honeywell SPZ-series IFCS and TCAS/EGPWS commonly installed on 900B examples
Model & Market Context
This airframe, bearing tail number N988AK, is a 1987-built Dassault Falcon 900B manufactured by Dassault-Breguet, serial number 22. The airframe is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by Executive Aircraft Sales LLC (an LLC based in Charlotte, NC, US); registration and ownership records indicate the aircraft has been operated out of that operator’s Charlotte base since acquisition. As a late-1980s Falcon 900B example, it carries an estimated market valuation of $5,400,000, with condition and equipment levels typical of family examples of similar vintage.
The cabin is outfitted in a typical three‑zone executive configuration offering a 10–12 place executive layout; the airframe is described as fitting the common ten- to twelve-seat arrangement for Falcon 900 family interiors. Avionics fit on this 900B conforms to Honeywell/Primus-class standards, with Honeywell SPZ-series IFCS and TCAS/EGPWS commonly installed on 900B examples, matching regional operator expectations for instrument and safety systems. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transcontinental and intercontinental business travel within its 4,000 nm range at cruise speeds around 444 kts, routinely operating from the owner’s Charlotte, North Carolina base. Maintenance considerations follow Falcon 900B practices for three‑engine Honeywell TFE731 powerplants and family-common systems.
The Dassault Falcon 900B occupies a long-range, mid-size tri‑jet niche within the executive transport market, offering transcontinental capability and high cruise altitude performance (service ceiling 51,000 ft) relative to twin-engine competitors. Contemporary rivals historically include larger-cabin twinjets and smaller long-range types; the 900B’s three-engine layout affects maintenance and operating-cost profiles important to buyers and charter operators. Resale and valuation for a 1987 serial 22 airframe reflect airframe age, systems upgrades (avionics like Honeywell/Primus and safety installations), and engine time, with the listed market value at $5,400,000.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N988AK | N100FJ | N107CV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 22 | 118 | 85 |
| Year Manufactured | 1987 | 1978 | 1982 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 4 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 4000 NM | 1620 NM | 3084 NM |
| Max Speed | 500 MPH | 459 MPH | 494 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 49000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |