N100AS1969 Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR

Overview

This entry covers airframe N100AS, a Dassault-built business jet completed in 1969 bearing serial number 20F-274. The airframe is a Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR originally manufactured by Dassault Aviation and is recorded in the U.S. registry as operated by Kalitta Charters LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US. Registry and valuation notes indicate a well-equipped corporate charter airframe rather than a corporate demonstrator or purely private example.

Operations & Cabin

The interior of N100AS is configured in a nine-passenger layout with a forward four-place club, an aft two-place club and a left three-place divan, complemented by a forward galley and an aft lavatory. Avionics fit includes dual UNS-1D FMS, dual GTX-3000 Mode S (ADS-B) transponders, TCAS II CAS-67A, and a Sperry ColoRadar weather radar, enabling modern navigation, traffic and ADS-B surveillance despite the airframe’s 1969 origin. Operated by Kalitta Charters LLC out of Ypsilanti, MI, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short- to medium-range executive charter work and air taxi operations, leveraging a 1,780 nm range and 432 kt cruise for efficient regional hops. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would prioritize life-limited items and engine programs for the Garrett TFE731 series, plus avionics pedigree and ADS-B/TCAS compliance reflected in its fit.

Model & Market Context

The Dassault Falcon 20F-5BR sits in the light-to-midsize business jet niche that historically competed with early Learjet and Hawker designs, offering a balance of runway performance and cabin utility. With a 42,000 ft ceiling and robust turbofan engines, the type remains attractive to operators seeking durable, older Falcons for charter or cargo conversion, though buyer demand is tempered by age-related maintenance costs and parts availability. For a 1969 airframe like N100AS, resale considerations hinge on documented maintenance, avionics upgrades (notably ADS-B and TCAS), and the condition of the Garrett TFE731 engines and airframe corrosion/inspections.