N104LR1996 Hawker 800XP

Overview

This article covers airframe N104LR, a mid-size business jet built in 1996 with manufacturer serial number 258303. The airframe is a Hawker 800XP produced by Raytheon Aircraft Company (later Hawker Beechcraft) and is owned by Tri Aviation Inc, a corporation based in Venetia, PA. Notable registry actions include its ongoing corporate ownership and US registration; detailed ownership history beyond the current owner is not published.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin for this tail is described as a typical 8-passenger executive club layout with a forward galley and aft lavatory, though the specific fit for N104LR is not published. Avionics fit for this individual airframe is not detailed in the provided data; operators typically equip airframes of this vintage to comply with contemporary navigation and ADS-B requirements. With a cruise speed of 438 kts and a range of 2,470 nm, the aircraft is suited to business missions such as medium-to-long domestic and trans-continental flights flown from its operator base in Venetia, PA. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on lifecycle items associated with a 1996 build, engine hot section inspections and airframe checks for aging systems, while specific maintenance status for N104LR is not published.

Model & Market Context

The Hawker 800XP occupies the mid-size business jet niche, offering a combination of transcontinental range and cabin comfort appropriate for corporate and charter use. With twin Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines delivering 4,660 lbf each and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type competes in demand against other mid-size business jets for owners seeking balanced speed, range, and cabin space.