N700JC
North American / Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 (65)
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORP
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2480 NM
Range
513 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-01-23No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
North American / Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 (65)
Overview
N700JC (NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65, MSN 465-74) registered to SALAMEH AVIATION LLC of Bethlehem, PA. FAA airworthiness date 1981-08-14; certificate/registration action 2025-01-23 (registration expiration 2032-01-31). Mode S (hex) A95559.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731 series (TFE731-3R/-3D family; listing references TFE731-3R-1D) (3700 lbf each)
- Range: 2480 nm
- Cruise: 441 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Reported as an 8-passenger VIP layout with lavatory and partial galley (auction/listing material). 2016 interior upgrades reported in sale/auction listing; VIP seating, lavatory, partial galley. Exact cabin fit varies by refurbishment history. Avionics: Typical retrofits include Collins/Pro-Line style communications/navigation with FMS; auction/listing material references FMS, TCAS, EGPWS and modern comm/navigation fit (specific stack varies by airframe).
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N700JC, a North American / Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 built in 1981 by ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORP, serial number 465-74. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by SALAMEH AVIATION LLC, a corporate owner based in Bethlehem, PA, US. The aircraft has appeared in commercial listing and auction material, with those sources describing a VIP cabin and modernized avionics fits; listed at auction is referenced in the available documentation. Condition and valuation notes in the listings place the aircraft at approximately $595,000, reflecting older airframe age combined with retrofit avionics and the TFE731 powerplants.
The specific cabin for N700JC is reported in auction/listing material as an 8-passenger VIP layout with lavatory and partial galley, while the aircraft retains a 12-seat certification listing. Avionics descriptions in sale materials indicate common retrofit paths for this airframe include Collins/Pro-Line style communications and navigation equipment with FMS, and references mention TCAS and EGPWS among typical modern comm/navigation fits; the exact stack varies by airframe. Typical missions for this Sabreliner 65 configuration would include medium-range corporate transport and executive charter legs from its operator base in Bethlehem, PA, with range and cruise speed suitable for transcontinental sectors at high cruise altitudes. Maintenance considerations noted in sales material emphasize TFE731-series engine upkeep and avionics modernization as primary value drivers.
The NA-265-65 Sabreliner occupies a niche as a light-to-midsize business jet with robust cruise speed and a 45,000 ft ceiling, competing historically with early Learjet and Hawker models. Buyer demand for airframes like N700JC is driven by low acquisition price points and the practicality of upgrading avionics, but resale value is sensitive to maintenance history, interior configuration, and the completeness of systems retrofits. For prospective operators, engine program status for the Honeywell TFE731 family and documented updates to comm/navigation equipment are key considerations affecting operating costs and marketability.