N48HW

This entry covers airframe N48HW, a factory-built Hawker Beechcraft 400A (400XP) completed in 2002 with manufacturer serial RK-342. The aircraft is held by the limited liability company N48Hw Leasing LLC, and its current recorded status reflects ownership by that entity. Registration and leasing arrangements have been organized through the named LLC, and the airframe’s configuration and equipment are consistent with later 400XP production standards. No public record of significant damage history or exceptional valuation data is included in the supplied dataset.

The cabin of this airframe follows the typical executive arrangement for the model, a 6–8 place layout featuring a forward galley/refreshment area and club seating, configured here to accommodate 7 passengers in an executive environment. Avionics fit for many 400XP examples is commonly the Collins Pro Line series or equivalent upgraded suites, and this airframe aligns with that common equipment trend; such avionics make the type suitable for instrument IFR business operations. With a cruise speed of 449 kts and a maximum practical range of 1,519 nm, the aircraft is typically employed on regional to transregional business missions, shuttling small corporate groups between city pairs without the need for en route stops. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would center on aging JT15D turbofan support and avionics upgrade cycles consistent with the platform.

The Hawker Beechcraft 400A (400XP) occupies a light jet niche balancing high cruise speed and transregional range against operating economics and maintenance on older turbofan engines. Its competitors historically include light-cabin jets offering similar capacity and speed; buyers and charter operators often prioritize the 400XP for its speed (449 kts) and high service ceiling (45,000 ft) while weighing lifecycle costs associated with twin JT15D engines. Resale and maintenance considerations for airframes like N48HW typically reflect avionics upgrade status (Collins Pro Line fits being favorable), engine time and overhaul history, and cabin refurbishment level in assessing market demand.