N530TX
Textron AirLand Scorpion (Cessna E530 / Model 530) (production-conforming)
Textron AirLand, LLC (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2400 NM
Range
450 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2016-06-03| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2013-12-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Textron AirLand Scorpion (Cessna E530 / Model 530) (production-conforming)
Overview
Registered to TEXTRON AVIATION INC. Certification status: Experimental / Research & Development (uses include crew training and market survey). Last FAA action shown 2016-06-03; airworthiness noted 2017-06-02.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-40 (4000 lbf each)
- Range: 2400 nm
- Cruise: 450 kts
- Seats: 2
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Tandem two-seat cockpit (pilot forward, systems/operator rear) Mission-configured cockpit with large-format displays, HUD capability, HOTAS controls, internal 3,000 lb payload bay and provisions for EO/IR and comms mission equipment. Avionics: Garmin G3000 (mission-optimized) with HUD option and HOTAS
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing registration N530TX is a 2016 production example of the Textron AirLand Scorpion, formally listed as Textron AirLand Scorpion (Cessna E530 / Model 530), serial number 530-0001. The airframe is owned by Textron Aviation Inc, a corporation based in Wichita, KS, US, and is registered in the United States. This specific aircraft is the first production serial in the Model 530 line and is associated with its manufacturer, Textron AirLand, LLC (Textron Aviation), as the build source and primary custodian. Registry entries reflect a U.S. civil registration pattern under N530TX; no further public transfers or alternate operators are recorded in the supplied data.
The airframe is fitted with a tandem two-seat cockpit configuration, with the pilot seated forward and a systems/operator station in the rear, described as a tandem two-seat cockpit (pilot forward, systems/operator rear). The mission-optimized avionics suite is Garmin G3000 with an available heads-up display option and HOTAS (hands-on throttle-and-stick) controls, enabling integrated mission systems operation from the two-seat arrangement. With a long-range capability of 2,400 nm and a high-altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft, operations for this specific aircraft emphasize extended transit profiles and mission endurance from its home base in Wichita, KS, US. Maintenance considerations center on twin Honeywell TFE731-40 engines and mission avionics integration unique to this airframe.
The Textron AirLand Scorpion (Cessna E530 / Model 530) occupies a performance niche characterized by moderate high-speed cruise (450 kts), transcontinental range (2,400 nm), and high-altitude operations (45,000 ft) enabled by twin Honeywell TFE731-40 powerplants. The two-seat tandem layout and mission-optimized Garmin G3000 fit create a platform tailored to roles emphasizing pilot-plus-operator mission tasks rather than conventional passenger transport. For this airframe, resale and maintenance considerations are influenced by its specialized avionics fit, tandem cockpit systems integration, and the logistics of supporting two turbofan engines rated at 4,000 lbf each.