N13AD1990 IAI 1125 Astra SP

Overview

This airframe, registry N13AD, is an Israel Aircraft Industries-built IAI 1125 Astra SP manufactured in 1990 with serial number 1125-30. The listed and current owner is N13AD LLC (an LLC) based in Dover, DE, US, and the aircraft carries a United States registration (US). Recorded listings note a refurbishment in 2017 on some advertisements for this airframe, and the common public records show it operated from its owner’s local base in Dover. There are no additional published histories of multiple operators; the airframe’s documented lifecycle centers on its single-entity ownership and U.S. registry actions.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this specific IAI 1125 Astra SP is configured in a typical executive 6-9 place layout, with listings for this airframe showing a forward side-facing two-place divan, two single forward seats, an aft four-place club and an enclosed lavatory; some listings explicitly report a 2017 refurbishment to the interior. Avionics fit reported for this airframe falls under various iterations of the Collins Pro Line suite as noted in sale and listing documents. Operationally, the model’s 2,644 nm range and 450-knot cruise enable transcontinental U.S. missions and medium-haul charter or owner-flown business travel from its Dover base, with typical profiles emphasizing efficient high-speed cruise and high-altitude cruise up to the service ceiling. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe reflect standard TFE731 engine support and Pro Line avionics upkeep as reported in the listings for the aircraft.

Model & Market Context

The IAI 1125 Astra SP occupies a light-to-midsize business jet niche offering high cruise speeds and long-range capability relative to contemporaries of its era. Competing models historically include late-1980s to early-1990s light/midsize business jets from established manufacturers; buyer demand tends to focus on airframes with updated avionics and refurbished interiors, factors applicable to this airframe given its reported Pro Line fit and partial 2017 refurbishment. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe emphasize ongoing TFE731 engine support and avionics modernization to maintain market competitiveness.