N116AD2002 Beechcraft Beechjet 400A

Overview

This airframe bears tail N116AD and is a 2002 airframe of the Beechjet family, specifically the Beechjet 400A, built by Raytheon Aircraft Company with serial number RK-338. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by Stone Holdings LLC, an LLC based in Towson, MD, US; the FAA record for this registration lists a seating configuration of 10 seats. Registered to Stone Holdings LLC in Towson, MD, the airframe's most readily cited registry action is the listing of its seating capacity on the FAA record.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is configured with a typical executive cabin layout where a 7-9 passenger arrangement is common, though the FAA record for this specific registration lists 10 seats. The Beechjet 400A airframe is normally used for short- to mid-range executive transport and point-to-point charter missions consistent with its 1,693 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 443 kts, enabling rapid regional and transcontinental hops for business users. Based in Towson, MD by owner location, typical operations would include business shuttles and owner-operated corporate travel; no specific unique amenities or aftermarket modifications are published for this serial. Maintenance considerations are driven by the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 turbine engines and standard airframe service cycles for early-2000s light business jets.

Model & Market Context

The Beechjet 400A occupies the light executive jet niche with performance characteristics favoring speed and a high ceiling of 45,000 ft, competing with models such as the Cessna Citation series and Learjet variants. Engine type and supportability of the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 units remain key factors in ongoing operating cost and market desirability.