2008 Gulfstream G550 for sale

2008 Gulfstream G550

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Houston, TX
Total Time 7,209 hrs
Engine SMOH 7,118 hrs
Seats 18
Serial # 5199
Reg # N521SB
Engine Turbo-fan ×2
Cruise 488 kts (904 km/h)
ICAO Type G550
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
The Gulfstream G550 is equipped with an integrated Gulfstream Planeview avionics suite. A general summary of this aircraft’s avionics suite is as follows: EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) : Four Honeywell DU-1310 AMLCD Units GPS (Global Positioning System) : Dual Honeywell SATCOM (Satellite Communication) : AirCell Axxess II Iridium Honeywell MCS-7000 Inmarsat IRS (Inertial Reference Systems) : Triple Honeywell RADALT (Radar Altimeter) : Dual Honeywell TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) : ACSS TCAS 2000 with Change 7.1 NAV (Navigation Radios) : Triple Honeywell HF COM (High Frequency Communication) : Dual Rockwell Collins w/ SELCAL

EGPWM (Enhanced Ground Proximity WarningModules) : Dual Honeywell (Class A TAWS) w/ RAAS

WRADAR (Weather Radar) : Honeywell Primus 880 w/ Turbulence Detection EVS (Heads-up Display) : Gulfstream ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) : Artex 406 MHz ELT w/ Navigation Interface

FMS (Flight Management System) : Triple Honeywell FMS with WAAS/LPV & Software NZ7.1.2

XPNDR (Transponder) : Dual Honeywell DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) : Dual Honeywell CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) : Honeywell SSCVR AR-120 FDR (Flight Data Recorder) : Honeywell SSFDR w/ Miniature QAR

Description

Highlights - Starlink - Bongiovi Sound System - GoGo L5 - Enhanced Nav / ADS-B Out / Fans 1/A TCAS 7.1/ HUD / EVS / Synthetic Vision - Sixtenn Passenger Interior - Aircraft is covered HAPP

Interior

NUMBER OF PASSENGER SEATS : Sixteen GALLEY LOCATION : Aft GALLEY EQUIPMENT : High-temperature oven, microwave,dual coffee makers FORWARD CABIN CONFIGURATION : Four-place club w/ fold out tables MID CABIN CONFIGURATION : Two forward facing club seats & two opposing four-place divans AFT CABIN CONFIGURATION : Two-place club opposite credenza LAVATORY LOCATION(S) : Forward and aft

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Blue and Yellow Accent Stripes

Modifications / STCs

- 115 VAC Electric Outlets

- Electric Window Shades

- LED Cabin Lighting

- Starlink

- BONGIOVI Sound System

- 20” Bulkhead Monitor

- 17” Credenza Monitor

- Eight 7” Plug-In Monitors

- GoGo L5

- Dual DVD Players

- Airshow 4000

- Honeywell SwiftBroadband HD-710

High-Speed Data System w/WiFi

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 2008 Gulfstream G550 (N521SB) is a 18-seat large cabin jet with 7,209 hours on the airframe. 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. With 7,209 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (7,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,209 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (7,000 hrs)
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

Registered Owner

BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Registration Address

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Certificate Issued

2021-12-07

Airworthiness

2008-06-04

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Houston, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Houston, TX but FAA registration shows SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N521SB.

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