N520LR

The airframe bearing tail number N520LR is a British Aerospace BAe 125-1000A (Hawker 1000) built in 1992 with manufacturer serial NA1008. The aircraft is recorded as owned by 1489 LLC (an LLC based in New York, NY, US), and is U.S.-registered under the civil registry US. The airframe’s documented history reflects standard corporate ownership rather than airline or government operation, and its 1992 build date places it among later-production examples of the type. Acquired by 1489 LLC represents the most recent notable ownership entry available in the provided data.

The cabin of this airframe is typically configured as an executive layout of eight to nine places, although the type certificate allows certification for up to 17 seats; common fit includes a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory. Specific avionics fit and supplemental mission equipment for this individual airframe are not published in the supplied data. Operating from a New York, NY owner base, mission profiles for the aircraft would align with long-range business or corporate transport tasks enabled by a 2,900 nm range and a 440 kt cruise, supporting transcontinental U.S. missions and medium-haul international sectors. Given the 1992 manufacture year, routine maintenance and systems updates are typical considerations for continued corporate use, particularly for interior refurbishment and avionics modernization to current operator standards.

The British Aerospace BAe 125-1000A (marketed as the Hawker 1000) occupies the midsize business jet niche with performance characterized by a near-3,000 nm range, a relatively high cruise speed and a 43,000 ft ceiling, making it competitive for long domestic and short international corporate missions. Competing platforms in the era and aftermarket include other midsize jets powered by PW300-series engines or equivalents; buyers and charter operators often value the model for cabin comfort and range but factor in age-related maintenance and avionics upgrade costs when assessing resale or acquisition. Resale considerations for a 1992 airframe like N520LR typically hinge on interior condition, engine hours on the PW305s, and the extent of any avionics or structural refurbishment.