N224FD

The airframe registered as N224FD is a 2001-built Beech 400A (Beechjet 400A) with manufacturer serial number RK-324, constructed by Raytheon Aircraft Company. It is owned by N224FD LLC, an entity based in Boca Raton, FL, US, and operates on a US registration; ownership is held by a single-member LLC based at that home base. The airframe’s twin JT15D-powered configuration and executive interior have supported corporate transport and on-demand charter missions since delivery. Valuation metrics list the airframe at $1,095,000, reflecting age, equipment fit and typical market depreciation for early-2000s light business jets.

The airplane is outfitted in an executive seven-place club cabin in the typical 400A executive layout, including a forward refreshment center and a belted aft lavatory, providing a compact yet functional environment for corporate missions. Avionics are installed in a Collins ProLine/APS-4000 style fit—described as Collins ProLine avionics with APS autopilot and GPS-4000 where fitted—supporting precision navigation and standard automated flight guidance for its category. With a long-range cruise of 443 kts and an operational range of 1,693 nm, the aircraft is suited to regional and trans-regional point-to-point missions from its Boca Raton base, frequently used for business travel, owner-operator hops, and ad hoc charter. Maintenance considerations typical to this airframe include JT15D-series engine support and avionics lifecycle updates when modern GPS or FMS upgrades are desired.

The Beech 400A (Beechjet 400A) occupies a performance niche as a light corporate jet offering high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft ceiling, directly competing with similarly sized light jets in owner-flown and charter markets. Buyers and operators value its cabin ergonomics and speed, though market demand is tempered by age-related maintenance and avionics modernization costs. Resale considerations for this 2001 airframe with its specified equipment and an indicated value of $1,095,000 focus on engine shop history, interior condition, and any recent avionics upgrades that affect short-term charter utility and regulatory compliance.