N482RK

This airframe, registered as N482RK, is a 1999 Beechcraft Beechjet 400A with serial number RK-222. It is recorded in U.S. civil registry as owned by WILLIAM BECKER LLC, an LLC based in Missoula, MT, US, and operated under U.S. registration. The aircraft’s documented status includes a noted cabin configuration discrepancy, with a 7-place executive layout reported while the registry shows 10 certified seats. Valuation information lists the airframe at $800,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market positioning.

The specific cabin for N482RK has been reported as a seven-place executive layout in some records, while official registry data indicates ten certified passenger seats; this split between certified capacity and fitted executive interior is typical for business-configured 400A airframes. Avionics fitted to this airframe are comprehensive for its era, featuring Collins Pro Line II with dual FMS, dual Collins GPS-4000 units, Collins TCAS-94, and Honeywell MK5 EGPWS, supporting typical business-jet IFR operations and operator routing. With a maximum cruise near 430 kts and a ferry/mission range of 1,457 nm, the aircraft is well suited for regional and transcontinental point-to-point missions from its operator base in Missoula, Montana, with considerations for regular engine and avionics inspections consistent with twin-jet operational programs.

The Beechcraft Beechjet 400A occupies a light-cabin, high-performance niche among late-1990s small business jets, offering fast cruise and a 45,000 ft service ceiling compared to turbofan competitors. Competing models in its class include light-cabin jets from manufacturers such as Cessna and Learjet; buyers often prioritize mission speed, short-field performance, and lower acquisition cost. For a 1999 airframe like N482RK, maintenance status, engine cycles on the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5s, and avionics fit with Collins Pro Line II are principal resale and operational considerations driving demand and value.