N495CT

This write-up covers airframe N495CT, a Hawker Beechcraft 400A (400XP) with serial number RK-547. Build year and initial production details are not published in the supplied data; the airframe is currently owned by JET LIFE COMPANY LLC, an LLC based in Laredo, TX, US. The aircraft carries United States registration and is valued in the supplied data at $1,600,000, a figure reflecting market positioning for older light business jets in maintained condition. No other registry actions or prior operators were provided in the data set.

The cabin on this specific airframe is fitted in the typical seven–eight place executive club layout with a flat floor and an aft private lavatory, matching the common configuration for the model and providing seating for 8 occupants. Avionics provided in the data list a Collins Pro Line 4 installation, with the note that Pro Line 21 upgrades are commonly available as an avionics modernization path. Typical missions for this platform include short- to medium-range executive transport and on-demand charter hops within the aircraft’s 1,519 nm range and cruise speed near 450 kts; the aircraft’s high service ceiling of 45,000 ft aids in efficient routings and weather avoidance. Operator base information in the supplied data is limited to owner location; maintenance considerations follow common light-jet practices for twin-engine Pratt & Whitney JT15D family installations and avionics upgrade pathways.

The Hawker Beechcraft 400A (400XP) occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes than many older light jets while seating up to 8 in executive layouts. Competing models in its era include light-cabin jets that emphasize speed and climb performance; aftermarket avionics upgrades such as Pro Line 21 are common to retain operational relevance. Buyer and charter demand for individual airframes hinges on inspection status, engine cycles, and avionics fit — factors that strongly influence resale value around the supplied figure of $1,600,000. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe focus on JT15D engine support, structural checks typical of the type, and potential cost/benefit analysis of avionics modernization to Pro Line 21.