N552WS
Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) (Elite)
HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1437 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-07-18| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) (Elite)
Overview
Registered in the U.S.; registrant shown as SCHECHER AIRCRAFT LEASING CORP. Airworthiness date 2019-11-09; certificate action 2022-02-12; registration expiry 2029-02-28.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE Honda HF120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1437 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
6-passenger club + belted side-facing seat; enclosed aft lavatory Solid aft lavatory door, externally serviceable toilet, sink with running water, electrically dimmable shades, dual-tone executive seats, stowable executive table; custom blue/light-blue paint scheme (broker listing). Avionics: Garmin G3000 integrated avionics (dual GIA, GTC touch controllers, Garmin GFC autopilot)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N552WS is a 2019-built Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) with serial 42000169, manufactured by HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC. The airframe is owned by SCHECHER AIRCRAFT LEASING CORP, a corporation based in Port Orange, FL, US, and is registered in the US. As a recent-model example of the HA-420 family, this airframe carries a listed market valuation of $4,500,000, reflecting its late-model year, factory-installed systems and airframe hours typical for a 2019 delivery. No additional public registry actions or operator changes beyond the recorded corporate ownership are published for this serial in the supplied data.
This specific HA-420 is configured with a cabin layout that comprises a 6-passenger club arrangement plus a belted side-facing seat, and an enclosed aft lavatory, providing a typical eight-place executive interior suited to short- to medium-range business missions. The airframe is equipped with Garmin G3000 integrated avionics featuring dual GIA units, GTC touch controllers and the Garmin GFC autopilot suite, supporting single-pilot operation in many commercial and private uses. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional point-to-point executive transport and fractional or lease operations out of its Port Orange/Florida base; maintenance considerations align with twin-engine light-jet schedules for the GE Honda HF120 engines and Garmin avionics support packages.
The Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) occupies the light midsize business jet niche, offering high cruise speed and efficient range for transregional missions. With a cruise of 422 kts and a ceiling of 43,000 ft, the type targets buyers and charter operators seeking speed, efficiency and modern avionics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific 2019 airframe focus on engine time on wing and Garmin G3000 support continuity; its recorded valuation of $4,500,000 positions it competitively among late‑model light jets in lease and owner-operator marketplaces.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N552WS | N101JT | N1100H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 42000169 | 42000130 | 42000110 |
| Year Manufactured | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Duration of Flight | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Range | 1437 NM | 1437 NM | 1206 NM |
| Max Speed | 422 MPH | 422 MPH | 422 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 43000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |