Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Lowest airframe time in the world (368 hrs TTSN, 315 landings)
• Engines enrolled on TAP Advantage Blue maintenance program (368 hrs on each engine)
• Cosmetics reported 'as new', airworthy status
• Based in South Africa
• Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, 3-tube AFD, dual Collins VHF-4000, NAV-4000, NAV-4500, GPS-4000S, dual AHC-3000, FGC-3000 IFCS, FMS-3000 with database, DME-4000, ADF, dual TDR-940 with Flight ID, dual CDU-3000, WXR-800, ALT-4000, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS-4000/TCAS II 7.1, L3 CVR 2100-1020-51 with ULB, Artex C406-2 ELT
• Connectivity: Aviator 200 Swift Broadband Wi-Fi with low gain antenna, wireless cabin handsets for VOIP calls
• Interior: 6-passenger executive configuration, four-place club, two forward-facing seats, cockpit curtain divider, forward refreshment center, hot beverage dispenser, aft non-belted flushing lavatory with partition
• Exterior: White upper, Tibetan gold lower with walnut metallic stripes
• Additional: 115V cabin outlet, SATCOM, ADS-B Out
• Maintained under FAR Part 91
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.