N61VC

This airframe, registered as N61VC, is a 2005-built Raytheon Hawker 400XP (Beechjet 400A) with manufacturer's serial RK-450. It is owned by Peaceable Partners LLC, a corporation based in Ridgefield, CT, US, and is maintained on the US registry. The airframe’s documented market valuation is $2,000,000, reflecting its mid-life position within the light business jet sector and typical retrofit/avionics upgrade considerations for aircraft of this vintage. Notable registry activity for this airframe includes its continuous corporate ownership and US registration since delivery.

The cabin in this specific Hawker 400XP is fitted in a typical executive layout supporting 7–10 seats, featuring a flat floor, club seating, a refreshment center and an enclosed lavatory that suit regional executive transport and corporate missions. Avionics are commonly the Collins Pro Line 4 suite on this airframe, with various retrofit options available to modernize navigation, communication and situational awareness capabilities. Based in Ridgefield, CT, US, the operator typically employs the aircraft for short to medium-range business travel within the aircraft’s 1,519 nm range and at cruise speeds near 450 kts, optimizing schedule flexibility between regional hubs. Maintenance considerations for this airframe emphasize engine life-cycle management of the JT15D-5R powerplants and potential cost/benefit decisions around avionics retrofits to sustain dispatch reliability and resale value.

The Raytheon Hawker 400XP (Beechjet 400A) represented a light, high-speed corporate turbofan in its class with a service ceiling up to 45,000 ft and efficient regional cross-country capability. As a 2005 airframe, serial RK-450 occupies a market niche balancing operating economics, cabin comfort for up to 10 passengers, and upgrade potential—factors that influence buyer and charter demand. The presence of Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5R engines and the common Collins Pro Line 4 fit are key technical attributes affecting maintenance planning and resale pricing, which is reflected in the aircraft’s stated value of $2,000,000.