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  Green Airframe Off the Production Line

June 05, 2002
Savannah, Georgia

Brand new green airframe (HIAPER) off of the Gulfstream production line.

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Serial Number 677 - HIAPER-to-be - just off the production line at the Gulfstream plant in Savannah, Georgia, ready for her Certificate of Airworthiness.
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Another view of HIAPER as a "greenie", with serial number showing on her tail.
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HIAPER's aft end, showing port engine and part of fuselage.
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HIAPER's cockpit.
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The cabin, with red ballast blocks along both sides, looking forward.
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The aft portion of the cabin, looking into HIAPER's baggage compartment which will be usable for some equipment, e.g., chemical pumps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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