Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Fresh 2C/4C inspection scheduled for June 2025 at WestStar Aviation; fresh landing gear overhaul.
- Engines: Three Honeywell TFE731-40 engines; all enrolled in MSP Gold program.
- Engine 1: 9,958 hours, 5,711 cycles.
- Engine 2: 9,864 hours, 5,666 cycles.
- Engine 3: 9,958 hours, 5,711 cycles.
- APU: Honeywell GTCP36-100(A) with 4,169 hours, enrolled in MSP Gold.
- Avionics: Dual Collins EFIS-4000 Pro Line IV, dual Collins APS-4000 autopilot, ADS-B out, and various communication/navigation systems.
- Interior: Nine-passenger capacity; forward galley, four-place club arrangement, three-place divan, and two club chairs; light tan leather seating; high-gloss dark woodwork; new carpeting (2020).
- Exterior: New paint by WestStar Aviation (2025); overall white with dark blue and black accents.
- Connectivity: Gogo Biz high-speed internet; Airshow 400 entertainment system; DVD player.
- Additional Features: 115 cu. ft. oxygen system, lead acid batteries (STC’d).
About this Model
Overview
The Falcon 50EX is a long-range derivative of the Falcon 50 that keeps the signature three‑engine layout while updating performance and systems for more efficient cruise and improved hot/high and short-runway margins versus many contemporaries. It is typically considered by operators who value dispatch flexibility into a wider set of airports, overwater capability, and a practical large-cabin footprint in an older, proven airframe.
Mission Fit
In day-to-day use, the 50EX fits owners flying a mix of domestic and international legs, including demanding departure conditions, while carrying a typical 6–9 passenger load with baggage. Expect mission planning that is flexible: the airplane can cover substantial distances nonstop, but the longest sectors may still call for a fuel stop depending on winds, alternates, and payload.
Cabin
The cabin is a traditional large-cabin layout for its era: stand-up entry area, a main seating zone usually arranged in a forward club with an additional facing pair or divan, and a fully enclosed aft lavatory. Noise levels and environmental refinement are generally good for the vintage, though not on par with newer-generation large-cabin jets. Baggage capacity is a practical strength, supporting longer trips with multiple passengers.