Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified
- Last A Inspection completed May 2026 by Textron Wichita
- Engines: FJ44-2A (TBO 5000 hours)
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite, dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS, Collins FGC-3000 AFCS autopilot and flight director, Collins FMS-3000, Collins GPS-4000A, dual Collins NAV-4000/4500, Collins TCAS-II w/change 7.1, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Collins TWR-850 weather radar
- Additional equipment: ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, Collins DBU-5000, Collins GWX-3001, Artex C406-2 ELT, USB ports, black leather armrests, painted fourth window
- Interior: Custom black Scotch grain leather, executive configuration, black leather seating, tumbleweed shimmer fabric headliner, cobble frieze carpeting, high-gloss walnut burl wood veneer cabinetry, Gogo Biz ATG-2000 Wi-Fi
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with black metallic and platinum metallic stripes
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.