Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; no damage history; not on a maintenance program.
- Engines: Model HF120; TBO of 5000 hours; both engines have 930 hours since new.
- Avionics:
- Garmin G3000 avionics package.
- Dual Garmin GIA-63W communication and navigation radios.
- Garmin GFC-700 enhanced AFCS autopilot and flight director.
- Garmin 3-tube 14.1-inch EFIS.
- Garmin GWX-70 weather radar.
- Garmin Class B TAWS and Garmin GTS-855 TCAS.
- Dual Garmin GTX-33D transponder with extended squitter.
- Iridium SATPHONE.
- Features: Equipped with winglets, speed brakes, and an externally-serviceable lavatory; standard RVSM, ice protection, terrain awareness, traffic collision avoidance, ADS-B capability, weather radar, and synthetic vision system.
- Interior: Executive configuration; sand bar parchment interior with porcelain accents; Pacific maplewood trim; stowable executive tables; upgraded seating and accessories; externally-serviceable lavatory with sink and running water.
- Exterior: Classic blue pearl with titanium silver stripes; Honda signature scheme.
About this Model
Overview
The HondaJet HA-420 is a very light jet designed around two core aims: personal-use practicality and efficient point-to-point travel between smaller airports. Its over-the-wing engine mount configuration supports a roomy cabin for the category and helps keep the aircraft compact on the ramp. Typical use cases include day trips and regional legs where quick turnarounds, single-pilot workflow, and access to shorter runways are priorities.
Mission Fit
Best suited to short-to-midrange sectors where the aircraft can capitalize on higher cruise speeds than turboprops and faster climb to the mid-30s/low-40s flight levels. The cabin and baggage capability work well for light-packing business travel or couples/families on weekend trips, but missions with consistently full seats and bulky bags can push beyond its comfortable envelope.
Cabin
For a VLJ, the HA-420 emphasizes usable cabin volume and a refined layout, typically with a forward refreshment area and an enclosed lavatory. Seating is commonly arranged in a club configuration that supports face-to-face conversation, with cabin comfort most noticeable on 1–2 hour legs. Like most jets in this size class, standing room is limited and aisle space is narrow, so the experience is strongest when passenger count is kept modest.