N500CZ

Raytheon 390 Premier I

Raytheon Aircraft Company

3 Hours

Duration of Flight

1430 NM

Range

461 MPH

Max Speed

N500CZ

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500 to 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
1430 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
3 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
461 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2004
LocationTucson, AZ, US
Registration NumberN500CZ
OwnershipN500CZ LLC
Serial NumberRB-98

Airframe

Data valid as of 2022-07-28
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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Landings/Cycles
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-09-07N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-06N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-03N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-02N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-08-27N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-08-10N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Raytheon 390 Premier I

Overview

Raytheon 390 (Premier I), serial RB-98. Registered to N500CZ LLC, Tucson AZ. Certificate issued 2022-07-28; registration valid.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-2A (2300 lbf each)
  • Range: 1430 nm
  • Cruise: 451 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 2‑crew / 6–8 passenger executive layout (club seating common); compact executive cabin Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for Premier I)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N500CZ, is a 2004-built Raytheon 390 Premier I with serial number RB-98. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate operator N500CZ LLC, based in Tucson, AZ, US; the registration record lists the entity as a corporation. Registered to N500CZ LLC is the only recorded ownership event in the provided data. The aircraft is a fixed‑wing multi‑engine executive jet in typical corporate configuration; valuation and condition highlights: Not published.

The airframe is configured for a typical two‑crew and six–to–eight passenger executive layout, with compact, club‑style seating common to the Premier I cabin environment. Avionics fit for this model is typically the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, providing integrated flight management, communications, and navigation systems suitable for corporate and charter operations. Based in Tucson, AZ, the operator profile implied by corporate ownership suggests use for private corporate transport, point‑to‑point regional missions and business trips within the aircraft’s transcontinental range capability. Maintenance considerations follow the Premier I’s light‑jet support structure, with attention to the Williams FJ44 engine program and airframe inspections appropriate to a 2004 serial, but specific maintenance status for this airframe is not published.

The Raytheon 390 Premier I occupies the light‑jet niche offering high cruise speed and a pressurized, compact executive cabin for short‑to‑mid‑range missions. With a cruise speed of 451 kt and range of 1,430 nm, it competes with other light jets that balance speed and operating cost, attracting owner‑operators and charter operators needing rapid regional transport. Typical market considerations for this model include engine program support for the Williams FJ44 series, avionics updates or retrofits to maintain Pro Line 21 capabilities, and the usual resale factors tied to serial/age and maintenance history.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN500CZN100HLN100WE
Serial Number (MSN)RB-98258345RB-45
Year Manufactured200419972002
Duration of Flight3 Hours6 Hours3 Hours
Range1430 NM2470 NM1460 NM
Max Speed461 MPH447 MPH454 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500 to 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft41000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers888
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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