N1953K2006 Hawker 800XP

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N1953K is a 2006 Raytheon Hawker 800XP, serial 258775, built by Raytheon Aircraft Company. It is currently registered to KMS Air LLC, an LLC based in West Bend, WI, US, which is listed as the owner/operator of record; earlier ownership history and transfers are Not published. The aircraft is maintained and operated as a U.S.-registered executive twinjet; notable registry actions such as major refurbishments or dealer trades are Not published. Public summaries of condition and valuation are Not published, though the airframe’s configuration and avionics suite align with mid-2000s Hawker 800XP standards.

Operations & Cabin

This specific Hawker 800XP is configured as an executive, two-crew aircraft with a typical eight-passenger layout including a forward galley and an enclosed lavatory, matching common corporate transport interiors for the type. Avionics equipment is listed as Honeywell SPZ-800 in typical fitment, with legacy Primus weather radar and optional Airshow 400/IFIS packages found on some airframes; the precise fitted options on N1953K are Not published. Operationally the platform supports regional to transcontinental corporate missions within its roughly 2,470 nm range and 430 kt cruise speed, making it suitable for owner-operator or charter operations based from its home in West Bend, WI, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow typical Hawker 800XP schedules, emphasizing engine TFE731 series upkeep and avionics interface checks where optional IFIS or upgraded weather systems are installed.

Model & Market Context

The Raytheon Hawker 800XP occupies the midsize, medium-range business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and cabin comfort versus light jets while remaining more economical to operate than larger heavy-cabin types. Competing models in its era include the Bombardier Learjet 60 and the Cessna Citation Excel family, with buyer demand typically driven by fractional owners, owner-operators, and charter operators seeking transcontinental capability without the operating costs of larger types. Resale and maintenance considerations center on engine TFE731 overhauls, avionics upgrade status (e.g., SPZ-800 versus later glass retrofits), and documented maintenance history; specific resale indicators for N1953K are Not published.