1997 Gulfstream G550 for sale

1997 Gulfstream G550

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Conroe, TX
Engine SMOH 10,872 hrs
Seats 18
Serial # 532
Reg # N740SS
Cruise 488 kts (904 km/h)
ICAO Type G550
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Honeywell SPZ-8400 Six Tube EFIS Air Data Computer Auto Pilot Auto Throttles Automatic Direction Finder Cockpit Voice Recorder Communications Data Loader Distance Measuring Equipment Emergency Locator Transmitter Flight Data Recorder Flight Director Flight Management System FMS Control High Frequency Long Range Navigation Navigation Radio Altimeter Radio Tuning Unit Selcal Terrain Awareness and Warning System Traffic Alert & Collision Avoidance System Transponder Weather Radar Dual Honeywell AZ-810 ADCs Honeywell SPZ-8400 Dual Performance Auto Throttle Computers Dual Collins ADF-462 L3 Harris FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder Triple Collins VHF-422D Transceivers with 8.33 Spacing Dual Honeywell DL-950 Data Loader Dual Collins DME-442 Artex C406 ELT L3Harris FA2100 Flight Data Recorder Honeywell SPZ-8400 Triple Honeywell FMS NZ-2000 with Version 6.1 Software Triple CD-830 Dual Collins HF 9000 Transceivers with SELCAL Triple Honeywell Laseref III Systems Dual Collins VIR-432 NAV Receivers with FM Immunity Dual Honeywell RT-300 Radio Altimeters Dual Collins Radio Tuning Units SELCAL Decoder Honeywell Mark V Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System Honeywell TCAS II with Change 7.1 Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S Transponders Honeywell Primus 880 Color Radar with Turbulence Detection

Description

14-Passenger, Aft Galley with Forward Crew and Aft Lavatories Aircraft Provides Sleeping Arrangements for Up to 6 Passengers Gogo C1 internet upgrade Recent Major Engine Overhauls GTCP36-150 APU Part 135 Capable Fresh paint in 2025 Owner Financing Available

Interior

14 Passengers Forward Galley 14 passenger configuration – four (4) place divan opposite two (2) club seats, mid-cabin four (4) club seats, aft four (4) place conference group, aft lav

Exterior

Duncan red Base with Black Striping

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Gulfstream G550

This 1997 Gulfstream G550 (N740SS) is a 18-seat large cabin jet . There are currently 66 G550 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $5,000,000 to $34,950,000.

The G550 cruises at 488 kts (904 km/h) with a range of 6,750 nm (12,501 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 51,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 380 GPH (1438 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $2090/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $5,500/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $900,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $5,700 for pre-purchase inspection

Gulfstream G550 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
18
Cruise Speed
488 kts (904 km/h)
Max Speed
505 kts (935 km/h)
Range
6,750 nm (12,501 km)
Ceiling
51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Max Weight
91,000 lbs (41,278 kg)
Useful Load
27,500 lbs (12,474 kg)
Fuel Capacity
6078 gal (23005 L)
Fuel Burn
380 GPH (1438 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
7,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

GULFSTREAM G550

Fuel Burn
380.0 GPH
~$2470/hr
Variable Cost
$5,500/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$900,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$1,300,000
every 7,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the GULFSTREAM G550. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N740SS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Conroe, TX

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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.

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