Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; CAMP for airframe tracking; RVSM certified; damage history from hydroplaning incident on 03/14/2004.
- Engine: Model FJ44-2A; TAP - Blue maintenance program; Right Engine Hot Section Inspection on 06/01/2013; Left Engine Hot Section Inspection on 09/01/2019.
- Avionics: Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 package, dual FMS-3000, GPS-4000S, and weather radar; includes ADF, DME, TCAS-II, and terrain awareness systems.
- Features: Equipped with ADS-B, dual flight management systems, SATCOM, and emergency locator transmitter; standard features include cockpit voice recorder and traffic collision avoidance system.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; refurbished in 2013; features include sesame leather seating, forward refreshment center, and fully-enclosed aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Refurbished in 2013; colors are Matterhorn white with jet black and Cadium yellow accents.
About this Model
Overview
The Beechcraft Premier I is a light business jet designed around fast regional and short cross-country travel with a relatively tall cabin compared with many contemporaries. It targets owner-operators and small teams that value jet speed and altitude capability without moving into the higher operating footprint of midsize aircraft. Typical use cases include day trips between regional business centers, two- to four-passenger legs with bags, and occasional longer segments with a fuel stop depending on winds and payload.
Mission Fit
The Premier I fits missions where time savings from jet cruise and the ability to top weather matter more than maximizing cabin volume. It works well for point-to-point legs in the roughly 300–1,000 nm range with comfortable reserves; longer missions are feasible but become more sensitive to payload, winds, and routing. If your typical flights involve full seats, heavy baggage, or routinely pushing range limits, larger light jets or small midsize jets tend to be a better match.
Cabin
The cabin is notable in the light-jet segment for its height and generally comfortable seating geometry, supporting productive travel for a small group. Expect a classic light-jet environment: compact galley provisions, an aft lavatory arrangement, and limited baggage accessibility in flight depending on configuration. Cabin comfort is strongest when passenger count is modest and baggage is managed to stay within weight-and-balance constraints.