Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified; no damage history; engine hot section inspections and overhauls due.
- Engines: Model TFE731-3-1G; not on a maintenance program; TBO of 4200 hours; two engines with 5243 cycles.
- Additional Equipment: Extended-range fuel tank.
- Avionics: Equipped with Collins ADF-60A, Collins APS-80 autopilot, dual Collins VHF-20A radios, Garmin GTN-625/725 GPS, Fairchild F1000 CVR, dual Collins DME-40, and L3 Landmark TAWS-8000.
- Features: Aft lavatory, belted lav, flushing lav, forward galley, ADS-B capable, RVSM, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, emergency locator transmitter, thrust reversers, single-point refueling, flight management system, anti-skid braking system, weather radar, and cockpit voice recorder.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers; beige leather seating; light Ultraleather & suede headliner and sidewalls; beige wool carpet; high-gloss cherry wood cabinetry; enclosed electric flushing aft lavatory.
- Exterior: New exterior paint in 2004; good condition; colors include Matterhorn white with deep red, sandalwood tan, and light beige stripes.
About this Model
Overview
The IAI Westwind 2 is a legacy midsize business jet derived from the Westwind airframe family, known for higher-speed cruise compared with many contemporaries of its era and for operating from a wide range of paved airports. It typically appeals to buyers who want a capable point-to-point aircraft for regional-to-long regional missions and who are comfortable with older-generation avionics and cabin systems, or who plan targeted modernization.
Mission Fit
In typical operations, the Westwind 2 is used for owner and corporate travel where time en route matters and cabin expectations are ‘traditional business jet’ rather than large-cabin. It can cover many domestic and near-international city pairs efficiently, but mission planning should account for payload/range tradeoffs, alternate and reserve requirements, and the specific aircraft’s avionics and equipment list.
Cabin
Cabin experience is defined by a classic midsize-jet cross-section with club-style seating common, practical aisle access, and a layout optimized for business travel rather than open, lounge-like space. Noise levels, pressurization feel, and environmental controls depend heavily on aircraft condition and interior refurbishment history; many examples have been updated with modern materials and selective comfort upgrades.