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GULFSTREAM GIII: EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE JET GOES UNDER THE HAMMER ON MONDAY

This magnificent aircraft is fitted with one of its kind in South Africa hush-kits.

Bids will soar at Lanseria airport on Monday as Park Village Auctions brings a unique 1981 Gulfstream GIII private jet to market. That’s the word from PVA’s Andrew Dix-Peek, who explains that the aircraft is the only one of its kind in South Africa fitted with hush-kits –meeting the “marginal compliance” noise standard required for operation in European airspace.

“The Gulfstream GIII is a third-generation descendant of a successful line of private business jets known for high performance and passenger comfort – making this model desirable in its own right,” says Dix-Peek.

“Add to this the hush-kits, which enable it to operate in Europe and the [registration number] ZS-JGC becomes a coveted project indeed.”

ZS-JGC is a Gulfstream III serial number 312. According to PVA, though the aircraft is a 1981 model, its first entry into service was in 1982 and has a mere 10 458 total hours on it, “quite low for this level of aircraft” according to aviation consultant and pilot Steve Anderson.

The aircraft fitted to SA CAA Part 135 charter standards with an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS), a digital Flight Data Recorder (FDR), a Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), a universal 640 multifunction display, and a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II). Highlighted features include 8.33 Khz spacing and FM Immunity.

The interior is reportedly in good condition, featuring a forward full-service galley. Current cabin configuration is fitted for 12 passengers and three crew comprising two pilots and a cabin attendant.