N896VR

The airframe bearing registration N896VR is a 2003-built example of the mid-size business jet Raytheon Hawker 800XP. Serial number: Not published. This airframe is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by Tetra Trvl Llc, an LLC based in Los Angeles County, California; the current registration reflects domestic US registry actions. Valued at $2,605,000, the airframe presents the typical second‑hand market profile of early‑2000s Hawker 800XP examples with a standard eight‑passenger executive interior.

The cabin of N896VR is fitted in a typical eight‑passenger executive layout featuring a forward club seating arrangement with options for a divan, consistent with owner/operator preferences for executive transport. Avionics fit: Not published. With a cruise speed of 430 kts and a range of 2,470 nm, the aircraft is well suited to domestic and short transcontinental missions from its operator base in Los Angeles County, supporting private charters, corporate hops, and executive repositioning flights. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Honeywell TFE731-5BR powerplants and the established support network for Hawker airframes, with component exchanges and mid‑life checks commonly managed by regional MRO providers serving Southern California.

The Raytheon Hawker 800XP family occupies the mid‑size business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort for up to eight passengers, transcontinental capability, and proven systems for operators seeking cost‑effective performance. Competitors historically include older-model Challenger 300/350 derivatives and Gulfstream/Gulfstream‑class light midsize jets in similar mission roles, though differences in range and speed profile distinguish fleet choices. Given the airframe’s 2003 build year, twin TFE731 engines, and the listed market value of $2,605,000, resale and charter demand tend to prioritize well‑documented maintenance history, avionics upgrades, and interior condition when assessing lifecycle costs and time between inspections.