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WESTWIND 2(1983)

Specifications

Year1983
Serial Number389
RegistrationN29LN
Total Hours7,483
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Pacific Aviation Aircraft Management

AI Description

  • Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified; no damage history; A-Check completed on 12/01/2022; B-Check due at 400 hours; C-Check due at 800 hours; left and right engine hot section inspections due.
  • Engines: Model TFE731-3-1G; not on a maintenance program; TBO of 4200 hours.
  • Additional Equipment: Equipped with winglets; features 58-degree nosewheel steering, Lear Seigler starter-generators, and tip tanks.
  • Avionics: Equipped with dual Collins ADF-60A, IS&S Digital Altimeter, Collins APC-80 autopilot, Collins Pro Line avionics package, dual Collins VHF-20B communication radios, Honeywell GNS-XLS FMS with GPS, and weather radar.
  • Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers; camelback leather seating with five club seats and a 3-place divan; forward galley with bar, hot water, and microwave; enclosed flushing aft lavatory with wet vanity; ample storage; light oak cabinetry; Bose stereo system with DVD player and monitors.
  • Exterior: Finished in 2011; white with light and medium red wine 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.