N956MC

This entry covers airframe N956MC, a 2005-built Raytheon / Beechcraft 390 Premier IA with serial RB-169. The airframe was manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company and is recorded as owned by MICHAEL COWEN EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC (corporation/LLC). Registration is listed as US; operator or base of operations is Not published. Notable registry actions and prior ownership transfers are Not published. Latest published value for the airframe is $2,300,000, reflecting market and condition snapshots for a mid-2000s Premier IA example.

The cabin of N956MC is fitted in a typical six-place executive club arrangement with forward and aft club seating, an enclosed aft lavatory, and a refreshment centre; baggage capacity is approximately 77 cu ft. Avionics fitment is reported as Collins Pro Line 21, consistent with many Premier IA retrofit and factory-fit examples, supporting regional business missions and higher-end charter work. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type—consistent with the equipment and performance listed—include short- to mid-range corporate trips and express charter hops within a continental footprint, leveraging the aircraft’s cruise speed of 426 kts and range of 1,460 nm. Specific maintenance records, recent inspections, and unique interior or exterior modifications for this serial are Not published.

The Raytheon / Beechcraft 390 Premier IA occupies a light jet niche characterized by composite fuselage elements and turbofan powerplants delivering efficiency and jet speed for small-group corporate missions. With twin Williams International FJ44-2A engines producing 2,300 lbf each and a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft, the model competes with light-cabin jets offering similar regional performance. Buyer and charter demand for a 2005 Premier IA such as N956MC depends on avionics fit (here, Collins Pro Line 21), interior condition, and maintenance history; resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on engine cycles, composite airframe inspections, and avionics updates.