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WESTWIND 2(1986)

WESTWIND 2
Asking Price
$475,000

Specifications

Year1986
Serial Number437
RegistrationN437SJ
Total Hours10,990
LocationNEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

NOMADIC AVIATION

AI Description

  • Model: WESTWIND II
  • Condition: Used
  • Flight Rules: IFR
  • Location: New Castle, Delaware
  • Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91
  • Airframe:
  • Winglets: Yes
  • New nosewheel, new tires, recent brakes
  • Aux tank installed and leak-checked
  • Engine:
  • Type: HONEYWELL TFE731-3D
  • Engine 1: 10,330 hours, 923 hours to MPI
  • Engine 2: 10,552 hours, 379 hours to MPI
  • Avionics:
  • Manufacturer: ROCKWELL COLLINS
  • Equipped with ADS-B, WAAS, RNP
  • GPS: UNIVERSAL AVIONICS UNS-1D+
  • Interior:
  • Seats: 8
  • Configuration: Executive with forward galley and aft lavatory
  • Condition: 8/10
  • Exterior:
  • Condition: 6/10
  • Colors: Matterhorn white with black and gold stripes
  • Features:
  • Equipped with RVSM, TAWS, TCAS, and CVR
  • Thrust reversers and single-point refueling standard

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.