N28JV

The airframe bearing tail number N28JV is a 2004-built Raytheon 390 Premier 1, serial RB-97, manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company. It is registered in the United States (US) and is held by DELAWARE AIRCRAFT TRUST LLC TRUSTEE, located in New Castle, Delaware; the aircraft has been recorded in civil registers under that trust ownership. The airframe is a typical mid-2000s Premier 1 example with an assessed market value of $1,650,000, reflecting mature depreciation for the model and typical aftermarket configurations. No other public registry actions are listed in the supplied data.

The cabin of N28JV is configured in an executive 6–8 place layout with a common aft-club arrangement, a forward galley/refreshment center and an aft lavatory, supporting typical light business-jet missions such as short to mid-range corporate shuttle and on-demand charter trips within the continental United States. Typical avionics for fleet Premier 1 examples are a Collins ProLine series integrated suite with FMC capability, though fit can vary by airframe; this aircraft is described as having a typical fleet fit in that family. Based out of New Castle, Delaware by ownership, operational profiles for this airframe would emphasize high-speed point-to-point travel within its 1,340 nm range and cruise at approximately 426 knots, with operations up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Maintenance and outfitting considerations reflect the common light-jet configuration—single-pilot or two-pilot operation compatible systems, and attention to Williams FJ44 engine support and avionics commonality for resale or lease.

The Raytheon 390 Premier 1 occupies the light business-jet niche offering higher cruise speeds and composite fuselage advantages relative to earlier light jets; with Williams FJ44-2A engines producing 2,300 lbf each it balances fuel efficiency and climb performance. Competing models in its class include other light-cabin jets that target owner-operators and small charter operators seeking 1,000–1,500 nm capability and fast cruise performance. Buyer and charter demand for used Premier 1 airframes is influenced by airframe age, avionics standardization (Collins ProLine/FMC fits), engine life status, and aftermarket refurbishments; the documented valuation of $1,650,000 for this 2004 serial RB-97 reflects these resale and maintenance considerations.