N778K

This entry covers the specific Beechcraft-built airframe registered as N778K, a 2007-built Beech 390 Premier IA with manufacturer's serial RB-206. The airframe is a United States-registered example and is noted in records with a valuation of $2,300,000 for its configuration and condition. Built by Beechcraft (Hawker Beechcraft), this Premier IA example presents the standard executive fit typical of the model and has not been reported here with major incident history; US registration and valuation details are the primary public registry highlights for this airframe.

The airframe carries a typical six-place executive cabin with a club/forward-facing mix on a flat floor, complemented by a forward service/galley area and an aft baggage compartment consistent with the Premier IA interior standard. Avionics commonly fitted on IA examples are from the Collins Pro Line 21 family with the Collins FMS-3000 frequently installed; many Premier IAs, including airframes of this vintage, have subsequently received aftermarket glass upgrades. Operationally the aircraft’s performance—short-to-medium range and high cruise speed—suits point-to-point business missions within the continental United States and shorter international hops; typical use profiles emphasize single-pilot or two-pilot corporate transport and on-demand charter operations. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with the twin Williams FJ44 turbofan regime and the avionics suite lifecycle, affecting dispatch readiness and resale comparables.

The Beech 390 Premier IA occupies a niche between light and midsize business jets, offering jet-speed cruise and a pressurized cabin on a compact, light-aircraft platform. Its 426-knot cruise and 41,000-foot ceiling provide performance competitive with light jets such as other entry-level CJ and Phenom-class types, while the Williams engines offer favorable fuel-burn and maintenance cycles for the category. Market demand for well-equipped, late-2000s Premier IAs is influenced by cabin comfort, avionics upgrades, and the airframe’s residual value—here reflected in the $2,300,000 listing—while resale and upkeep considerations focus on engine TBO and avionics modernization.