1986 Gulfstream GIII for sale

1986 Gulfstream GIII

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
$1,100,000
Location Palm Beach, FL
Seats 14
Serial # 490
Reg # N388MM
Cruise 480 kts (889 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Universal EFIS-890 Glass Cockpit Upgrade. Dual Universal UNS-1 Ew WAAS LPV "FMS". Universal Unilink FANS 1/A+. Universal Vision-1 Synthetic Vision System. Sperry 880 Color Radar Sperry SPZ-800 Autopilot TAWS. Universal USB Data-loader. Dual Honeywell Laser IRU.

Description

1986 GULFSTREAM GIII For Sale in Palm Beach, Florida This G3 truly stands out in both condition and upgrades. It features extensive interior enhancements and an impressively equipped cockpit for an aircraft in its class. Privately owned and meticulously cared for, this aircraft reflects pride of ownership throughout. (Note: All Specifications subject to verification).

Engine

Engine 1 Maintenance Program

Interior

Very Clean 9 passenger + Cockpit Jump Seat, 3 Place Divan, 6 Single Seats, New Single Piece Pleated Window Shades & New Wool Carpet installed 2025., Forward Cabin Monitor., Collins Airshow Moving Map., Mid Cabin Credenza, Electric Outlet at each seat. Iridium Sat Phone., Aft Galley w/Microwave., Aft Lavatory.

Exterior

Excellent! White w/Blue & Grey Stripes.

Inspection

Engine Life Extension 5Y2K (5 Year 2000 Hour) completed by Dallas Airmotive Feb 2025. Landing Gear OH due @ 5000 cycles. Noise Compliance QS-3 Hush-kit (Stage 3 Compliance).

Modifications / STCs

GoGo Advance L3 Wifi (2025)

Artex 406 MHz

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jan Mann
controller.com
$1,100,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Gulfstream GIII

This 1986 Gulfstream GIII (N388MM) is a 14-seat large cabin jet . There are currently 4 GIII aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $175,000 to $1,100,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,100,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $6,450 for pre-purchase inspection

Gulfstream GIII — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
14
Cruise Speed
480 kts (889 km/h)
Range
3,600 nm (6,667 km)
Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Useful Load
13,000 lbs (5,897 kg)
Fuel Burn
430 GPH (1628 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

GULFSTREAM GIII

Fuel Burn
430.0 GPH
~$2795/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the GULFSTREAM GIII. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N388MM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Palm Beach, FL

Seller reported 1204 more aircraft in Florida →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N388MM against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

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