N166AA1998 Gulfstream V

Overview

This airframe, registered as N166AA, is a Gulfstream G-V built by Gulfstream Aerospace in 1998 with manufacturer serial number 548. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Ed Santos & Associates LLC Trustee, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is listed on the US registry. Trust ownership and trustee designation are notable registry details for this airframe; no other prior operators are published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

This airframe is configured on the registry with 20 seats, while typical executive layouts for the Gulfstream G-V family commonly vary in the 14-19 pax range; the registry note highlights this particular airframe’s higher-seat declaration. Cabin interior arrangements are not published in detail here, but Gulfstream G-V executive layouts typically include forward and aft seating zones, conference and divan areas, and multiple cabin service stations, specific amenities for N166AA will reflect the owner’s fit-out choices. Avionics on this serial may be Honeywell SPZ-8500 or Honeywell Primus Epic / PlaneView, depending on retrofit history and modifications performed across the life of the aircraft. Typical mission profiles for this GV include long-range intercontinental business transport and high-speed transcontinental hops operated from its US base.

Model & Market Context

The Gulfstream G-V occupies a high-performance, long-range business jet niche with a cruise speed around 459 kts and transoceanic capability to 6,425 nm, competing with late-model offerings from Bombardier and Dassault in the large-cabin segment. Maintenance and resale considerations for this serial hinge on engine program status for the BR700-710A series, any major avionics retrofits to PlaneView or Primus Epic, and cabin refurbishment to align with current charter or private owner expectations.