N814NA

This entry covers airframe N814NA, a Lockheed-built business jet designated Lockheed L-1329 JetStar 6, manufacturer serial 1329-5003. The aircraft is owned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and registered in the US, with documented location as the United States. Assigned to NASA as a government-owned platform, the airframe’s public registry history and specific valuation or condition summaries are not published. Operator base and detailed maintenance history beyond government ownership have not been released.

The interior follows a typical JetStar arrangement with an 8–10 passenger executive layout featuring a sunken aisle that allows upright walk-through and a full-size lavatory. For this specific airframe, the published seating is 8, consistent with an executive configuration intended for small group transport or mission support; additional seating up to 10 is noted as the typical arrangement. While specific avionics fits for N814NA are not published, the aircraft’s operational profile implied by cruise speed and range supports short to medium-haul executive transport, flight inspection, or government transport missions originating within the United States. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its four JT12A engines and older-heritage airframe architecture, with any unique NASA modifications or mission-specific equipment not publicly documented.

The Lockheed L-1329 JetStar family occupies a legacy niche as a four-engine executive jet with relatively high cruise speed and moderate transcontinental range compared with twin-engine contemporaries. In the modern market, demand for original JetStar airframes is largely driven by government, specialized mission operators, and collectors rather than mainstream charter buyers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model typically emphasize vintage avionics upgrades, continued support for Pratt & Whitney JT12A powerplants, and airframe lifecycle management consistent with government stewardship.