N348AJ

This entry describes airframe N348AJ, a Raytheon Hawker 800XP built in 1997 with manufacturer serial number 258334. The airframe carries US registration and is owned by E E & K C LLC, an LLC based in New Orleans, LA, US, reflecting its current operator/home-base linkage in the Gulf Coast region. There are no public notes of substantial registry actions beyond the present ownership record; the airframe is appraised at $2,500,000, indicating a mature market value consistent with late-1990s mid-size business jets. The listing emphasizes condition and equipment typical for an 800XP retrofit rather than unique factory modifications.

The cabin configuration for N348AJ is noted as executive club seating with a typical 8–12 passenger layout, complemented by a forward galley/refreshment center and a private aft lavatory, consistent with common Hawker 800XP interiors. Avionics are reported in line with typical retrofit options such as the Honeywell Primus 870 / SPZ‑class suites, providing a modernized flight deck environment for the airframe’s vintage. Operationally the aircraft suits transcontinental and region-to-region business missions within its 2,470 nm ferry range and high-cruise speed profile, frequently used by owner-operators and charter firms based in the continental United States. Routine maintenance considerations follow the Hawker lineage’s established schedules for twin TFE731-powered types and reflect the economics implied by the $2,500,000 valuation.

The Raytheon Hawker 800XP occupies the mid-size, fixed-wing multi-engine business jet niche with balanced range, cabin size and runway performance for owner/operators seeking transcontinental capability without heavy-jet operating costs. Competing models generally include late-model mid-size jets from Bombardier and Gulfstream families; buyer demand centers on well-equipped, updated avionics and interior refurbishments. Maintenance and resale considerations for serial 258334 hinge on engine TBO status for the TFE731 series, avionics retrofit pedigree such as Honeywell Primus 870 upgrades, and the interior condition tied to its executive club layout. Given its year (1997) and appraised value, prospective operators will weigh refurbishment and systems modernization against acquisition cost in the current pre-owned market.