N196X2008 Gulfstream G200

Overview

This airframe, registered as N196X, is a 2008-built example of the Gulfstream G200 with manufacturer serial number 196, completed by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI). The aircraft is owned and operated by Dollar Air LLC, an LLC based in Menlo Park, California, United States, and appears on the US civil registry. No other registry actions or prior ownership transfers are published in the provided data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of N196X is fitted with a forward galley and a forward seating bay of four single seats, followed by an aft four-place conference group situated opposite a two-place berthable divan, and an enclosed aft lavatory; forward and aft monitors are installed for passenger entertainment or briefings. Avionics are installed as a Collins ProLine IV suite including dual FMC, a five-tube EFIS, TCAS II, and Honeywell EGPWS, supporting modern navigation, situational awareness, and terrain avoidance capabilities. With a 3,400 nm range and a cruise speed of 475 knots, typical mission profiles for this airframe would include medium- to long-range business or charter flights originating from the owner/operator base in Menlo Park, CA. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include systems and engine support for the PW306A powerplants and avionics lifecycle for the ProLine IV suite given the 2008 build year.

Model & Market Context

The Gulfstream G200 occupies a super-midsize business jet niche, balancing transcontinental range with high cruise speed and a relatively high service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in its class typically include other super-midsize twins offering similar range and cabin capacity; demand tends to be driven by corporate and charter operators seeking performance and comfort.