N78MB - 1977 Dassault-breguet Falcon 20 Aircraft Registration

FA20

1977 DASSAULT-BREGUET FALCON 20

Aircraft Description

N78MB is a 1977 Dassault-breguet FALCON 20, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to V1VR LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Honeywell TFE731-2B engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N78MB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F42 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78MB was last updated on February 5, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Dassault Falcon 20, originally designated Mystère 20, pioneered the modern business jet era as the first successful twin-engine corporate aircraft designed specifically for executive transport. First flown on May 4, 1963, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two rear-mounted General Electric CF700 turbofan engines, seating 8 to 12 passengers in pressurized comfort. Spanning over 16 meters in length with transcontinental range capabilities, it was manufactured by Dassault-Breguet in France from 1965 to 1988. AviatorDB tracks 307 Dassault-breguet aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is FA20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78MB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1977
Manufacturer
DASSAULT-BREGUET
Model
FALCON 20
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
FA20Falcon 20
Cruise Speed
400 mph
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 2012
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
V1VR LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
HONEYWELL
Engine Model
TFE731-2B
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507502
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F42

Additional Details

Registration
N78MB
Serial Number
363
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00156901

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC