N209CA 1967 Dassault Falcon 20C

Overview

This entry covers airframe N209CA, a Dassault Falcon 20C built by Dassault Aviation in 1967, serial 20C-071. The airframe is recorded as owned by Aloft Aviation LLC, a corporate owner based in Hampton, GA, US, and operates on the US registry under registration N209CA. The aircraft is notable for its conversion to a cargo configuration and the supplemental type certificate for a cargo door (STC SA2490SO), and its current status reflects continued operational use rather than static display or long-term storage. Registry records and operator location indicate active regional cargo/charter deployment from the Hampton, Georgia base.

Operations & Cabin

This specific Falcon 20C is outfitted with a cargo interior and an STC-approved cargo door (SA2490SO), reflecting a mission profile focused on freight and light cargo carriage rather than passenger executive transport. Avionics equip the airframe with a Collins suite (including Collins AP-103F autopilot, Collins FD-108 flight director, Collins VHF-20 comms, and Collins DME-40), supplemented by modern navigation and surveillance updates via Garmin GPS-165 and Garmin GTX-345R transponder, plus a Bendix RDR-1200 weather radar. Typical operations for this configuration and range capability emphasize short- to medium-haul cargo hops where a 1,810 nm ferry radius and a 405-knot cruise provide efficient stage lengths. Maintenance considerations on this airframe include legacy systems inherent to a 1967 build and continued airworthiness management under its corporate owner in Hampton, GA.

Model & Market Context

The Dassault Falcon 20C airframe represented by N209CA occupies a performance niche as a mid-size, twin-engine business jet platform adaptable to cargo conversion, offering transregional range and high-altitude capability to 42,000 ft. Its propulsion by General Electric CF700-2D2 engines yields moderate thrust and established reliability, balanced against age-related maintenance demands for a 1967 serial. Market interest for such conversions typically centers on operators needing rugged, fast freighter capability with limited runway infrastructure; resale and maintenance considerations reflect the need for continued avionics upgrades and structural inspections tied to the aircraft’s half-century service life.