N79EL

This article describes the specific airframe registered as N79EL, a 1998-built Beechjet 400A with serial number RK-214. The airframe is owned by Edra Lauren Leasing Corporation (a corporation based in the United States) and is registered in the US; ownership by a U.S.-based leasing corporation indicates the aircraft is likely operated on a commercial lease or charter basis rather than owner-flown. The airframe’s listed market valuation is $1,600,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position among late-1990s light business jets. No additional operator home base or notable registry actions beyond the U.S. registration are published for this airframe.

The airframe is configured in an executive cabin with a typical 7–9 place layout, and this specific example lists 7 seats, indicating a focused corporate or executive transport interior with seating optimized for comfort and productivity. Typical missions for the airframe’s performance envelope would include short to mid-range point-to-point business trips within the continental United States and to nearby international destinations, leveraging a cruise speed of 449 kts and a maximum operating ceiling of 45,000 ft. Avionics fit and detailed cabin amenities are not published for this specific serial, though as a factory-era Beechjet 400A it commonly carries a light-jet executive avionics suite and requires standard jet maintenance cycles and component tracking consistent with Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 powered types.

The Beechjet 400A occupies the light business jet niche for operators seeking higher cruise speeds and transcontinental capability compared with turboprops, while competing against types such as the Cessna Citation II/Bravo family and later light jets. With the twin JT15D-5 engines producing 3,045 lbf each, the model balances performance and operating cost for short to medium legs. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1998 airframe include component life-limited parts, potential avionics upgrades, and market demand pressures that contribute to the stated valuation of $1,600,000 for this individual aircraft.