N147GX1987 Dassault Falcon 10

Overview

This airframe, registered as N147GX, is a Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 built in 1987 with manufacturer's serial number 214 by Dassault-Breguet (now Dassault Aviation). It is owned by Altair Aviation LLC, a corporate owner based in Missoula, MT, US, and is registered in the United States. Recorded ownership and registry entries show operation under corporate operator Altair Aviation LLC from Missoula, indicating local basing and corporate flight operations as the primary use case.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this Falcon 10 is fitted in a typical executive club layout accommodating 6-8 passengers in a forward galley, with an aft lavatory; exact fitment varies by operator and refit for this specific airframe. Documented examples of the model commonly carry Collins ProLine or Collins 51Y-series avionics when retrofitted, though avionics on this particular aircraft are noted as varying by retrofit and are not fixed to a single suite. Typical mission profiles for the airframe under corporate ownership include short-to-medium range executive transport and on-demand charter flights across domestic and continental routes within the aircraft’s 1,800 nm capability. From a maintenance and operational perspective, the Garrett TFE731 powerplants and limited onboard systems upgrade path emphasize the importance of avionics and interior refurbishments to maintain utility and resale appeal.

Model & Market Context

The Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 occupies a light business jet niche characterized by high cruise speed (here 428 kts) and a 45,000 ft ceiling, competing historically with other light-cabin twins of its era. Buyers and charter operators value the Falcon 10 for its speed, climb performance, and efficient twin Garrett TFE731 engines, while market demand is tempered by airframe age and the cost of avionics and interior modernization. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1987 airframe include engine time remaining, corrosion inspection status, and the scope of retrofits to avionics and cabin systems, factors that directly influence valuation and continued operational viability in corporate service.