N418CA

This entry describes airframe N418CA, a British Aerospace corporate jet built in 1992 with manufacturer's serial number 258218. The aircraft is a British Aerospace BAe 125 Series 800A completed by British Aerospace and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to SKYBUS INC, a corporation based in North Miami Beach, FL, which appears as the current owner on registry records; the airframe was noted as refurbished in 2021 and listed by a broker. The airframe’s condition and market valuation are summarized with an estimated value of $2,600,000, reflecting its age, refurbishment status, and equipment package.

The cabin of N418CA is configured in an 8-place executive layout and was refurbished in 2021, as listed by a broker, indicating updated interior appointments for corporate transport. Specific avionics fit for this individual airframe is Not published; typical mission profiles for this Series 800A include transcontinental and regional executive travel consistent with its 2,191 nm range and cruise speed near 424 kts. Based in North Miami Beach, FL under corporate ownership, the aircraft is well suited to serve business routes across the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico crossings. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with twin‑engine light jet practices, including TFE731 engine programs and airframe inspections appropriate to a 1992-built BAe 125 Series 800A.

The British Aerospace BAe 125 Series 800A occupies the light-to-midsize executive jet performance niche, offering a balance of speed (around 424 kts cruise) and range (2,191 nm) for owner/operators seeking transregional capability without large-cabin operating costs. Competing models include older Learjet and Dassault Falcon 10/20 variants and newer light midsize offerings, with resale value influenced by maintenance status, engine program participation, and interior refurbishments such as the 2021 refurbishment on this airframe. For prospective buyers or charter operators, considerations include sourcing parts and expertise for Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 engines and the impact of avionics upgrades on marketability and asset valuation.