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N542GD2016 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE GV-SP (G550)

N542GD is a 2016 Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550), serial 5542, registered to UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 645 AESG, a government in Wright Pat, OH, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 2 Mar 2017, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Mar 2030. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$26,842,324
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N542GD
Aircraft
GV-SP (G550)
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Serial Number
5542
Locked
Total Hours
Locked
Total Cycles
2016
Year
Public record

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Registration record

N542GD as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Model
GV-SP (G550)
Serial number
5542
Year manufactured
2016
Airframe type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification basis
Type certificated
Seats
20
Weight class
12,500 – 19,999 lb

Powerplant

Engines
2
Manufacturer
BMW ROLLS
Model
BR700-710C411
Type
Turbo-fan
Thrust
15,385 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
16 Dec 2024
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Transport

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
2 Mar 2017
Last FAA action
13 Oct 2023
Expires
31 Mar 2030
FAA region
Great Lakes
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
01175890

Registered owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 645 AESG
Registrant type
Government
Based
WRIGHT PAT, OH, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
A6DFF4
ICAO 24-bit
a6dff4
Octal
51557764
Decimal
10936308

Estimated value

$26,842,324

As of 29 Aug 2026. Virtual Hangar Jetstimate. Market value and charter on virtualhangar.com

Market presence

Not currently listed

N542GD has never appeared on the marketplaces we collect.

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What kind of aircraft is N542GD?

N542GD is a 2016 Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550), serial 5542. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 20, it is powered by 2 Bmw Rolls BR700-710C411 engines.

Who is N542GD registered to?

The FAA registry lists UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 645 AESG, a government in Wright Pat, OH, US, as the registrant of N542GD.

Is N542GD still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 2 Mar 2017 and expires on 31 Mar 2030.

Has N542GD been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N542GD. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N542GD have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N542GD.

Who operates N542GD for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N542GD, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N542GD for sale?

N542GD is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N542GD worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N542GD at $26,842,324 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N542GD changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N542GD.

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