Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Beechcraft Premier IA
- Condition: Used
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Maintenance: Complete logs and excellent maintenance history available digitally
- Airframe: Low time, total time 2,400 hours, total landings 2,230
- Engine Program: Fully paid TAP Blue
- Engines: Two Williams FJ44-2A engines, both with 2,380 hours since new
- Exterior: Painted in 2006, overall Vestal White with Sahara Tan bottom and Claret/Gold stripes
- Interior: Also updated in 2006, seating for 8 passengers
- Galley: Yes, forward configuration
- Lavatory: Yes, aft configuration
- Inspection: Fresh 18-year inspection completed
- Ready for operation: Turnkey airplane, ready to work or play
About this Model
Overview
The Beechcraft Premier IA is a single-pilot-capable light jet designed around efficient point-to-point trips and operation into many regional airports. It sits between entry-level very light jets and larger light jets, emphasizing a comfortable cabin cross-section for its class while keeping operating complexity closer to the light-jet end of the spectrum. The “IA” update is commonly associated with avionics and systems improvements over early Premier I configurations (exact fit varies by serial number and retrofit history).
Mission Fit
This model tends to fit missions where speed and altitude capability provide clear time savings over turboprops, but where typical stage lengths and passenger counts do not justify a larger cabin class. It is generally best used for efficient, repeatable day-to-day routing rather than as a dedicated long-range, full-load aircraft.
Cabin
Cabin comfort is a key differentiator for the type: the cross-section supports a more upright seating feel than some peers, which can improve perceived space on flights of one to two hours. Expect a typical light-jet layout with a forward club seating group and an aft area that may be configured for an enclosed lavatory, depending on aircraft configuration. Storage and baggage access are adequate for light-jet missions but should be evaluated against your typical passenger/baggage mix.