N1XTBeechcraft Premier IA

Overview

This airframe carries the civil registration tail N1XT and is a Beechjet lineage example built as a Beech 390 Premier IA by Raytheon Aircraft Company. The airframe is identified by serial number RB-171 and is registered in the US. Owned by RB171 LLC, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, the aircraft’s operational base is recorded as Wilmington, Delaware. Not published: build year, specific valuation, and public registry actions; available records limit the public history to registration and ownership details.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this Beech 390 Premier IA reflects the typical six-passenger executive layout, while the type certification allows for up to eight seats in alternate configurations. Operationally the airframe is suited to short- to medium-range corporate missions; with a cruise speed of 426 knots and a maximum range of 1,072 nautical miles it is commonly employed on point-to-point executive hops and regional charters consistent with its manufacturer's intended use. Based in Wilmington, DE, the owner-operator structure under RB171 LLC implies private corporate operation rather than airline service. Maintenance considerations typical for this installation include support for the Williams FJ44-2A turbofans and airframe systems common to the Premier IA family; specific avionics fit and unique cabin amenities for this individual aircraft are not published.

Model & Market Context

The Beech 390 Premier IA sits in the light business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds and a 41,000 ft ceiling that competes effectively with contemporaries in the light jet category. Typical competitors include other light-cabin jets offering similar mission profiles and operating economics. Demand among owner-operators and charter providers is driven by the type’s combination of speed, range, and compact cabin; resale and maintenance considerations commonly focus on engine shop visits for the Williams FJ44-2A series and the availability of aftermarket refurbishments for executive interiors.