N228SB

The airframe bearing tail number N228SB is a 1999 Beechcraft-built Beechjet 400A, serial RK-224, operated from a U.S. registry (US). Ownership is held by Lyddon Aero Center, Inc. (a corporation based in Liberal, KS), a change that is notable in the aircraft’s recorded operator history. The airframe presents as a typical late-1990s 400A with avionics and cabin in line with fleet commonality and an indicated market value of $1,600,000.

The specific aircraft is fitted in the typical 400A executive configuration as a 7‑place executive centre‑club with belted aft lav, providing a compact cabin optimized for short to mid-range business missions. Avionics aboard the airframe conform to the common fit for the model, listed as Collins Pro Line 4, supporting conventional IFR operations, regional hops, and point‑to‑point charter work at high cruise speeds. Based in Liberal, KS under Lyddon Aero Center, Inc., the jet is suited to daytime business missions and ad hoc charter; its systems and interior arrangement reflect the standard maintenance and inspection cycles associated with late‑1990s Beechjet airframes. Operational considerations for this specific 400A include typical JT15D-5 engine support and avionics logistics tied to Collins Pro Line 4 component availability.

The Beechjet 400A occupies the light business jet niche as a high‑speed, short‑to‑medium range twin suitable for owner‑operators and charter operators seeking fast cruise and efficient regional performance. Competitors historically include light jets such as the Cessna Citation family and early Learjet variants; resale and maintenance considerations for this 1999 airframe focus on engine maintenance cycles for the JT15D-5s, avionics modernization needs for older Pro Line 4 suites, and cabin refurbishment to meet contemporary charter expectations. At a stated market metric of $1,600,000, valuation reflects airframe age, installed equipment, and the typical demand profile for well‑maintained 400A examples.