N103HJ2019 HondaJet Elite S

Overview

This entry documents airframe N103HJ, a 2019-built Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite S) with manufacturer's serial 42000162. The aircraft was delivered by Honda Aircraft Company in 2019 and carries US registration N103HJ; current ownership details are Not published. There are no public records in the supplied data regarding operators, home base, or notable registry actions for this specific airframe.

Operations & Cabin

The specific cabin fit for N103HJ is a six-passenger executive club arrangement with a belted side-facing seat, private enclosed aft lavatory, and stowable executive tables that support short- to medium-range business missions. The as-equipped avionics package centers on a Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck supported by a Garmin GFC-700 autopilot and dual GIA-64E navigation units, with a GTS-855 TCAS-I listed on the broker specification for enhanced traffic awareness. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 1,223 nm range and 422 kts cruise, would include coast-to-coast U.S. business hops or point-to-point regional executive transport up to high-altitude airways use to its 43,000 ft ceiling. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin GE Honda HF120 turbofan configuration and factory support from Honda Aircraft Company; specific maintenance history for this serial is Not published.

Model & Market Context

The Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite S) occupies the light jet performance niche with a focus on fuel-efficient, high-speed regional missions enabled by the over-the-wing engine mount and composite fuselage design. Competing models in this segment include light jets offering similar mission capability; demand for Elite S airframes tends to come from owner-operators and charter operators seeking a modern avionics suite and low-cabin cross-section comfort.