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Aircraft Details
• Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Total airframe time: 3,668.3 hours
• Engines: 2 x Williams FJ44-2A, both on TAP Blue engine maintenance program, 3,668.3 hours SNEW, 3,514 cycles
• Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, including dual Collins NAV-4000, dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS, dual Collins FGC-3000 autopilot/flight director, Collins FMS-3000, GPS-4000S, TCAS-II, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, L3 FA2100 CVR, AirCell Axxess SATPHONE, and Collins WXR-800 weather radar
• ADS-B Out, XM satellite weather, IFIS, dual NAT digital audio panels, Artex 406 MHz ELT, dual BFGoodrich ice detectors, FIKI/ice protection, single-point refueling
• Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers, mid-cabin 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, beige velvet headliner, beige tweed carpeting, medium cherry cabinetry, forward galley, aft flushing lavatory, AirText business equipment
• New cockpit windows installed 04/2021 by Textron; original interior and exterior in very good/excellent condition as of 08/2021
• 18-year inspection due October 2025; A-Check and B-Check completed 04/2021
• Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified
• Certified known ice, Enviro Systems air conditioning, landing and strobe lights, life vests, fire detection control
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.