N957RD

This article describes a specific Beech 390 Premier I airframe, bearing U.S. registration N957RD and manufactured in 2001 by Raytheon / Beechcraft (Premier I). The airframe carries serial number RB-8 and is listed as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft with U.S. registration. The airframe’s market valuation is shown at $1,500,000, reflecting its condition and equipment set as of the latest published data. Registered in the United States, the entry highlights the airframe’s core identity and basic registry status without an expanded public ownership timeline.

The subject Premier I is outfitted with a typical six-place executive cabin configured as a four-place club plus two forward-facing seats and an aft lavatory, reflecting the standard executive interior layout for the model. Avionics are noted as the common factory or retrofit fit Collins Pro Line 21, providing integrated flight management, communications, and navigation capabilities consistent with business-jet operational profiles. With a cruise speed of 420 kts and a range of 850 nm, the airframe is suited to short- to medium-haul executive missions and time-sensitive point-to-point travel from its U.S. registry base. Maintenance and operational considerations align with twin-engine light-jet practices for the Williams FJ44-2A powerplants and the typical support infrastructure for the Premier I fleet.

The Beech 390 Premier I occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and a relatively high service ceiling of 41,000 ft for its class. Competing models typically include other entry-level light jets where buyers or charter operators weigh speed, cabin comfort, and acquisition cost against operating expenses. The indicated market value of $1,500,000 positions this specific airframe within used-aircraft resale considerations where avionics fit, engine time, and cabin condition drive demand and maintenance priorities.