N400KP

This airframe, N400KP, is a 2001-built Beechcraft 400A Beechjet manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company with serial number RK-308. The registry records the airframe as US-registered and owned by CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC, Ankeny, IA, which serves as its operator/home base. No public record of prior owners is provided in the supplied data; available information emphasizes its current corporate ownership and standard registry entries. Condition or valuation specifics are not published in the supplied dataset.

The airframe is fitted with an executive cabin described as an 8–10 place interior in typical configuration, while the registry lists 10 seats for this specific example; standard 7–9 passenger layouts are noted for the model family but this registry entry reflects a ten-seat fit. Avionics for the 400-series are typically a Collins Pro Line 4 fitment, and type specifications for this aircraft reference additional equipment such as Collins DBU-5000 and Honeywell TAWS. Operationally, the combination of a 1,565 nm range and 449-knot cruise speed positions this airframe for short- to medium-haul executive missions, regional point-to-point charters, and owner/operator corporate use based from Ankeny, IA. Maintenance considerations typical to the platform include twin JT15D-5 engine support and systems common to late-model 400A Beechjet examples.

The Beechcraft 400A Beechjet occupies the light corporate jet niche with high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling, appealing to buyers who prioritize speed and climb performance in short- to medium-range missions. Competing models in its era include other light jets offering similar mission profiles; market demand tends toward corporate operators and charter operators seeking fast regional transports. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the twin JT15D engine architecture and avionics evolution—owners often evaluate Pro Line 4-equipped examples for avionics modernization when balancing operational capability against retrofit cost.