Specifications
AI Description
- Inspection Status: 1C inspection in progress, next due March 2026; 2C inspection due July 2032.
- Engines: Honeywell TFE731-3D-1C, enrolled in JSSI program; engine hours since new range from 13,534 to 13,674.
- APU: GTCP36-100A, enrolled in MSP program, total time since new 6,745 hours.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 with IFIS, ADS-B Out, WAAS, LPV equipped; includes triple VHF, dual GPS-4000S, TCAS II, and weather radar.
- Interior: 9 passenger capacity, last refurbished in 2020; features forward galley and lavatory, four-place club seating, and L-shaped divan.
- Entertainment: Gogo high-speed WiFi, Airshow 500 system, dual audio system, and multiple monitors.
- Exterior: Base paint color is white with granite stripes, last painted in 2020.
- Additional Features: Winglets, high-speed data/WiFi, and various certifications including MNPS and RVSM.
About this Model
Overview
The Falcon 50 is a classic Dassault tri‑jet designed to combine intercontinental-style legs with access to a wider set of airports than many contemporaries. Its defining attributes are a third engine for added redundancy on remote and overwater routings, a wing optimized for higher-altitude cruise, and a systems philosophy aimed at dependable dispatch in varied weather and runway conditions. Today it typically appeals to operators who value range and routing flexibility in a proven airframe, and who are comfortable with legacy avionics and cabin standards relative to newer designs.
Mission Fit
In practical use, the Falcon 50 fits missions that mix longer stage lengths with airport access needs, including island, northern, or developing-region operations where alternates and weather can drive conservative planning. It can be an effective tool for transoceanic or transcontinental routing with appropriate equipment and approvals. It is less compelling when the mission is dominated by short hops, high-frequency charter-style cycles, or when passengers expect modern cabin amenities and low acoustic levels without upgrades.
Cabin
Cabin layout typically supports a club seating arrangement with an additional seating group aft, plus an enclosed lavatory. The cabin is generally regarded as comfortable for midsize-to-large-cabin class travel of its generation, with good baggage capacity and the ability to carry coats and catering equipment. Noise levels, cabin electronics, and connectivity depend heavily on refurbishment and avionics/cabin retrofit history; many aircraft have been updated with modern interiors and in-cabin power, while others remain largely original.