N489AM

The airframe bearing tail number N489AM is a Raytheon (Beechjet) 400A with serial RK-433, registered in the US. The aircraft was manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company and is owned by AirMed International LLC of Birmingham, AL, US. Build year and detailed historical transfer dates are Not published. The current market valuation for this specific airframe is $1,400,000, which reflects its standing in used light business jet inventories and indicates its condition relative to comparable airframes.

This airframe, operated from its owner’s base in Birmingham, AL, is configured with 7 seats, consistent with typical light jet seven-place executive or mission interiors. Specific cabin layout details and avionics fit for this airframe are Not published, but the combination of seven seats and a 1,519 nm range suggests missions spanning short to mid-range business or specialized operator profiles. As the asset is registered to a corporate owner, operational use is likely governed by corporate or charter requirements under US registry rules. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe are not published; however, the presence of Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines implies established support pathways for engines of this family.

The Raytheon (Beechjet) 400A occupies the light business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds (around 443 kts) and a 45,000 ft ceiling that appeal to operators requiring quick point-to-point transport. With a listed value of $1,400,000, this individual airframe falls into the used-market segment where buyer demand is driven by operational capability, maintenance status, and refurbishment potential. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model typically focus on airframe hours, engine life limits, and avionics upgrades; for this specific aircraft, such line-item histories are Not published, making condition assessment and records review essential for prospective buyers or lessees.