Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified; minor ramp incident in 12/2005 (wing-tip damage).
- Engine: Model FJ44-2A; maintenance program TAP - Blue; two engines with TBO of 5000 hours (Engine 1: 4092 hours, Engine 2: 3026 hours).
- Avionics: Equipped with Collins ADF-462, Dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS, Collins FGC-3000 IFCS autopilot, Collins Pro Line 21 avionics package, Dual Collins VHF-422C radios, Fairchild FA2100 CVR, Collins DME-442, Collins AFD-3010 EFIS, Collins FMS-3000 w/GPS, Dual Collins VIR-432 navigation radios, Collins ALT-4000 radar altimeter, Honeywell EGPWS TAWS, Collins TCAS-4000 TCAS-II, Dual Collins TDR-94 transponders, and Collins WXR-800 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, engine maintenance program, ADS-B capability, SATCOM, standard emergency locator transmitter, RVSM, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; fawn leather interior; light oyster stretch headliner; new custom tan leather carpeting (2024); refreshment center; cognac bird's-eye laminate cabinetry; dual 110-volt AC outlets; aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with jade mist green & gold; exterior requires refurbishment (reported 10/10/2025).
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.