N998CK

This article covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N998CK, a Dassault Falcon 20C constructed in 1967 with manufacturer serial number 98. The airframe is recorded as owned by Kalitta Charters LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and is operated from that company’s home base; its registration is listed as US. The airframe has been documented in civil registries under the current corporate ownership, and its assessed market value for that condition and configuration is $1,400,000. Operational notes emphasize its continued utility in charter or freight roles following conversions common to this airframe type.

This Falcon 20C airframe is typically configured in a standard executive layout accommodating 8–10 passengers, though alternate freighter or charter configurations are possible depending on conversion history. Avionics fit varies by retrofit and owner choice; operators in corporate charter service commonly equip the airframe to meet Part 135 requirements for short- to medium-range missions. Typical mission profiles for N998CK include regional executive transport and ad hoc freight or charter flights within its 1,780 nm range and cruise speed of 405 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Ypsilanti, MI, US. Maintenance considerations reflect the airframe’s age and conversion history, with ongoing structural and systems inspections required to sustain certified operations.

The Dassault Falcon 20C occupies a mid‑sized business jet niche offering transregional capability with a high practical ceiling of 42,000 ft and cruise performance of 405 kts, suitable for executive and cargo conversions. Competing models historically included other 1960s–1970s business jets and light transports offering similar range and speed; demand in the resale and charter market is driven by conversion versatility and availability of parts. For an airframe like N998CK, resale and maintenance economics are influenced by its age, conversion state, and certified value of $1,400,000, making condition, avionics upgrades, and maintenance records key factors for prospective buyers or lessees.