N598DR

The airframe bearing registration N598DR is a Beechjet 400A / Hawker 400A built by Raytheon Aircraft Company (Beechcraft) and identified by serial RK-478. The aircraft is owned by DRCT II LLC, an LLC based in Maple Grove, MN, US, and appears on the U.S. civil register. There are no published build-year specifics in the supplied data, but registry and ownership points indicate corporate non-commercial operation from a U.S. base. Valuation data lists this specific airframe at $1,200,000, a figure that reflects its position in the later-life light business jet market.

The cabin is fitted in a typical executive 7–10 passenger layout with a flat floor, an aft lavatory and a refreshment center, matching the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400A interior standard for corporate missions. Avionics for this model are typically the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, which supports single-pilot or two-pilot IFR corporate operations and short to medium stage lengths. With a cruise of 449 kts and a range of 1,519 nm, this airframe suits point-to-point regional executive transport, air-taxi charters, or corporate shuttle roles out of its Maple Grove, Minnesota home base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the JT15D-5 engine and Beechjet airframe schedules customary in the fleet, with resale and dispatch reliability influenced by avionics upgrades and interior condition.

The Beechjet 400A / Hawker 400A family occupies the light business jet niche, offering high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling relative to its size. Comparable competitors include other light-cabin jets that prioritize fast cruise and short-field performance. Buyer and charter demand tends to focus on airframes with updated avionics and refurbished interiors; at an indicated value of $1,200,000, this airframe represents a late‑model market price point where maintenance history, avionics fit and cabin condition critically affect resale prospects.