N12DC
HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) (Elite)
HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1437 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed
Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Year Manufactured
2019
Registration Number
N12DC
Serial Number
42000144
Ownership
RUSTON AVIATION LLC
Location
Tulsa, OK, US
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max Passengers
8
Range
1437 NM
Service Ceiling
43000 ft
Duration of Flight
3 Hours
Max Speed
422 MPH
Mode-S Code
A051A7
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Dec 3, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Feb 8, 2019
Reg. Expiration
Dec 31, 2031
Safety Record
N12DC
Runway excursion (minor damage) on 2022-04-25 at Austin Executive Airport (KEDC); no fatalities.
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-25 | — | KEDC Austin, TX, US | Landed Runway excursion on landing (minor) — landed. | |
| 2022-02-27 | — | KDAL Dallas, TX, US | Landed Seen/photographed at DAL (photo dated 2022-02-27). | |
| 2021-04-01 | — | KPDK Atlanta, GA, US | Landed Photographed at KPDK (Apr 1, 2021). | |
| 2021-03-19 | — | — | Landed Photograph dated 2021-03-19 (location not specified in available metadata). |
AI Summary
HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) (Elite)
Overview
U.S. registration (N12DC) registered to RUSTON AVIATION LLC (Tulsa, OK). Certificate issue: 2024-12-03. Airworthiness date: 2019-02-08. Registration expiration: 2031-12-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE Honda HF120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1437 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout (1 crew + 5–7 passengers; club seating options; enclosed aft lavatory) Executive leather seating, enclosed lavatory, combined baggage ~66 cu ft (nose + aft). Avionics: Garmin G3000
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N12DC is a 2019-built HondaJet Elite, model HA-420, serial 42000144, manufactured by HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC. Acquired and operated by RUSTON AVIATION LLC of Tulsa, OK, US, the aircraft is registered in the US and is recorded as corporate-owned. Registry records note the single listed owner as RUSTON AVIATION LLC, with the aircraft appraised at $4,800,000, reflecting its late-model condition and typical market valuation for factory-built HondaJets of this vintage. No additional ownership transfers or notable incidents are published within the supplied data.
This HA-420 is outfitted in a typical executive cabin layout accommodating 1 crew + 5–7 passengers with club seating options and an enclosed aft lavatory, yielding flexible configurations for corporate missions or high-end charter work. The airframe is equipped with a Garmin G3000 avionics suite, supporting modern cockpit automation, touchscreen flight management, and integrated situational awareness for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Based from Tulsa, OK under corporate ownership, its operational profile would typically include short- to medium-haul business trips within its 1,437 nm ferry/range capability and high-cruise speed of 422 kts, enabling efficient point-to-point regional missions. Maintenance considerations align with factory support for the GE Honda HF120 turbofans and Garmin avionics, as expected for certified HondaJet operators.
The HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) occupies the light business jet niche with an emphasis on fuel-efficient overwing-mounted engines, high cruise speeds, and a pressurized cabin for up to eight occupants. Competitive models in this class include other VLJ and light jets offering similar mission profiles; demand is typically driven by owner-operators and corporate flight departments seeking modern avionics and low operating weights. Resale and maintenance outlooks for a 2019 HA-420 like N12DC are generally favorable when factory-supported service history and Garmin/GE Honda component programs are current, factors that influence its $4,800,000 valuation.