N697US
North American Rockwell NA-265 Sabreliner 65 (65)
North American Rockwell / Rockwell International
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2460 NM
Range
465 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-25No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
North American Rockwell NA-265 Sabreliner 65 (65)
Overview
Registered in the United States; civil Sabreliner 65 with Mode S hex A9468A. FAA registry details (current registrant and certificate dates) were not available from the primary FAA query during compilation and are therefore not included here.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell (Garrett) TFE731-3 (series) (3700 lbf each)
- Range: 2460 nm
- Cruise: 420 kts
- Seats: 6
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6‑place executive layout (forward galley, aft lav); specific interior for this airframe varies by refit. Executive seating for 6–8, small galley and aft lavatory typical of Sabreliner 65 completions.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N697US, is a North American Rockwell NA-265 Sabreliner 65 built in 1980 with serial number 465-49. The manufacturer is listed as North American Rockwell / Rockwell International. Ownership timeline, current operator and home base are not published in the supplied data; the registration is US. Valuation and condition highlights indicate a market value of $595,000, and the cabin condition is noted to vary by refit, reflecting that airframe-specific interiors are configurable through subsequent refurbishments.
The aircraft is configured in a typical six‑place executive layout with a forward galley and aft lavatory, although the specific interior for this airframe varies by refit and may differ from factory appointments. While avionics fit is not specified in the provided data, the Sabreliner 65 platform commonly supports business-jet navigation suites suitable for regional and transcontinental missions consistent with a 2,460 nm range and a 420 kt cruise speed. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include corporate point-to-point travel, owner-flown or charter operations within the continental United States, and air taxi duties between major business centers. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe should account for series-specific engine support for the Honeywell (Garrett) TFE731-3 powerplants and potential variability in interior and systems based on any refits.
The North American Rockwell NA-265 Sabreliner 65 occupies a mid-size business jet niche, offering transcontinental range at high subsonic cruise speeds and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, enabled by twin TFE731 engines producing 3,700 lbf each. Comparable aircraft in its vintage category compete on operating costs, upgradeable avionics, and cabin modernization potential; buyer and charter demand typically hinges on lifecycle maintenance status reflected in the $595,000 valuation. Resale and ongoing maintenance considerations for this airframe include airframe fatigue life, engine program participation for the TFE731 series, and the cost/benefit of interior and avionics refits to maintain marketability.