N732WB

This entry covers airframe N732WB, a 2005-built Hawker 400XP (Beechjet 400A) with serial number RK-403. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Ankeny, IA, US; registration and ownership are notably tied to that single corporate operator. As a mid-2000s production example of the Raytheon Aircraft Company line, the airplane carries a published market valuation of $1,569,002, reflecting its vintage, configuration and typical condition profile for the model year. Operator and registry records indicate corporate use from its home base in Ankeny, Iowa, without additional publicized transfers or notable incident entries in the supplied data.

The cabin of N732WB follows a typical executive fit for the Hawker 400XP type: a 7–8 place layout with forward club seating, belted aft seating and an enclosed lavatory, suited to short- to mid-range corporate missions. Avionics are noted as the Collins Pro Line 4 suite as typical for the type, although common upgrades may be present in the field; this avionics fit supports single-pilot dispatch in some operators but is often flown with two-crew operations depending on configuration and operator policy. Based at Ankeny, IA, the aircraft’s stated range and cruise speed make it well-suited for regional business routes across the continental U.S., while its high-altitude capability to 45,000 ft supports efficient flight profiles and favorable weather-avoidance options. Maintenance and operational considerations follow the standard light-jet regime for the model, including monitoring of the JT15D-5R engines and typical mid-life avionics upgrade paths.

The Hawker 400XP (Beechjet 400A) occupies a light business-jet performance niche characterized by relatively high cruise speed and transcontinental step-range for its class, as reflected in N732WB’s 414 kts cruise and 1,519 nm range. Primary competitors in the used market include light jets with similar mission capability; buyer demand often targets corporate and charter operators seeking compact executive cabins with strong runway and climb performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine life limits for the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5R powerplants, potential avionics upgrade costs from Collins Pro Line 4, and valuation sensitivity to interior condition and completion given the seven–eight place executive layout.