1980 Gulfstream GIII
Large Cabin Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Avionics / Equipment ADS-B: Not ADS-B equipped IFCS/FD: Dual Honeywell SPZ-800 IFCS/flight director NAV: Dual Collins VIR-31A receivers COM: Triple Collins VHF-22C COM transceivers with 8.33 KHz spacing SELCAL: Collins selective calling HF COM: Dual Collins HF-610DF w/SELCAL SATCOM: Universal FMS/GPS: Dual Universal UNS-1C+ w/GPS; Universal UNS-1K w/GPS Air Data: Dual Honeywell AZ-800 air data computers DME: Dual Collins DME-40 Transponders: Dual Honeywell MST-67A ADF: Dual Collins ADF-60 TCAS: Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS-II w/change 7, 8, 11 12 TAWS: Universal Class B TAWS Weather Radar: Monochromatic weather radar Radio Altimeter: Yes CVR: Yes Flight Phone: MagnaStar C-2000
Engine
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Model number: Spey MK 511-8 Left Right Serial number: 11046 11037 Total time since new: 13,204 hours 13,015 hours Time since overhaul: 6,231 hours 6,004 hours Cycles since overhaul: 3,833 cycles 3,054 cycles TBO interval: 8,000 hours 8,000 hours APU: Manufacturer: Allied Signal Model number: GTCP 36-100G Serial number: P121 Total time since new: 6,665 hours
Interior
Interior refurbishment 2008 Executive 12 passenger corporate interior Seating: Four forward light tan executive seats, dual mid-cabin executive seats, aft RS berthable 4-place divan, dual aft LS club seats, jumpseat Refreshment: Aft galley, convection oven, microwave oven Cabinetry/Wood: Medium Bird's-eye maple woodwork, forward foldout tables Entertainment: RosenView Airshow DVD combination w/map display, AIS 1000 DTV system, forward LS seat 10-inch monitor, forward & aft 20-inch LCD monitors Accessories: Polished gold plating Storage: Forward coat closet, aft baggage, crew baggage closet Aft lavatory Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization interior rating guide)
Exterior
Aircraft refinished 2008 White upper with blue lower and silver trim accents Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization exterior rating guide) Interior: Interior refurbishment 2008 Executive 12 passenger corporate interior Seating: Four forward light tan executive seats, dual mid-cabin executive seats, aft RS berthable 4-place divan, dual aft LS club seats, jumpseat Refreshment: Aft galley, convection oven, microwave oven Cabinetry/Wood: Medium Bird's-eye maple woodwork, forward foldout tables Entertainment: RosenView Airshow DVD combination w/map display, AIS 1000 DTV system, forward LS seat 10-inch monitor, forward aft 20-inch LCD monitors Accessories: Polished gold plating Storage: Forward coat closet, aft baggage, crew baggage closet Aft lavatory Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization interior rating guide)
Inspection
Inspections: 72-month inspection due, aircraft can be ferried anywhere Damage: No major damage history Records: All logbooks and records (seven boxes total) have been misplaced and are being searched for
Modifications / STCs
• Stage 3 modified
• RVSM
• Terrain Awareness & Warning System
• Traffic Collision Avoidance System
• SATCOM
• Cockpit Voice Recorder
• 8.33 channel spacing
• Thrust Reversers
• Dual Flight Management Systems
• Aft Lavatory
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wolfe Aviation
controller.com
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$175,000
|
Stockton, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 117 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Gulfstream GIII
This 1980 Gulfstream GIII (N234LR) is a 14-seat large cabin jet with 13,580 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 GIII aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $175,000 to $1,100,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $175,000.
The GIII cruises at 480 kts (889 km/h) with a range of 3,600 nm (6,667 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 430 GPH (1628 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $2365/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Gulfstream GIII — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N234LR.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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