N975BD

N975BD is a 2008 Hawker Beechcraft 400XP (Beechjet 400A, MSN RK-553) registered in the United States to DP64 LLC. The airframe is a factory 400A/400XP configuration delivered in 2008 and shows typical light‑jet external finish—predominantly white with accent striping—on available photographs. Registry records list the FAA certificate issue date as 2008-05-12 with an airworthiness date of 2008-03-24; the FAA record shows a last action on 2023-03-04 and current registration expiry in 2027.

The aircraft is configured as a twin‑engine light executive jet with a common 7–10 passenger interior (registry lists 10 seats). Power is provided by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D‑5R turbofan engines (approximately 2,965 lbf each). Typical avionics for the type are Collins Pro Line 4 suites; common cabin fits are a forward refreshment/galley, club seating mid‑cabin and an aft belted lavatory. The 400XP is mission‑profiled for short‑to‑medium executive hops, island‑link and regional shuttle missions where high cruise speed and fast stage lengths are priorities.

The Hawker 400/400XP (ICAO BE40) traces to the Mitsubishi MU‑300 Diamond and was developed into the Beechjet 400A and later marketed as the Hawker 400XP. The platform is known for near‑jet airliner speed in a light‑jet class (max cruise ≈ 450 kt, service ceiling 45,000 ft) and remains competitive on price and direct operating cost versus other older light jets. Typical NBAA planning range is in the 1,100–1,600 nm window depending on load and winds. Market listings for 2008 400XPs cluster around $1.5–2.5M depending on maintenance status, engines/inspections, and interior condition. Photographic records (KLAS/LAS, KPHX) confirm operator activity in the U.S.; no accident/incident history was found in public safety databases during the search.