2003 BEECHCRAFT BEECHJET 400A
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Beechcraft BEECHJET 400A listings ($1,200,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +199 hr vs comps -0.4%
- Engine time -1,651 hr vs comps +20.0%
- Autopilot (60% of comps) +1.2%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 26 for sale of 216 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft BEECHJET 400A |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,050 hrs |
| Engine time | 683.88 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 3000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Collins ADF-462, SPZ-8000 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | WXR-850 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / DME | DME-442 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-88 |
| Annual | 6/11/2025 |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft BEECHJET 400A lands versus other Beechcraft BEECHJET 400A listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $1.2M of 5 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
75th pct8,050 hours total (TTAF) · 75th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
8th pct683 hours since overhaul · 8th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
8th pct683 hours since overhaul · 8th percentile of 12 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | BEECHJET 400A |
| Serial Number | RK-348 |
| Registration # | N8EC |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,050.98 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,079 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCEJA0474 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 683.88 SOH |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCEJA0475 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 683.88 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Avionics Package: Collins Pro Line 4 EFIS: Collins EFD-870 3-tube 10.4″ Autopilot: Collins APS-4000 Flight Director: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS FMS: Dual Collins FMC-5000 GPS: Collins GPS-4000A IRS: Honeywell LASEREF IV Comm Radios: Dual Collins VHF-422D Nav Radios: Dual Collins VIR-432 DME: Dual Collins DME-442 ADF: Collins ADF-462 RMI: Dual Collins SDU-640A Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-55B Transponder: Garmin GTX-3000 Weather Radar: Collins WXR-850 (color) TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS TCAS: Collins TCAS-4000 w/ Change 7.1 CVR: L3 FA2100 (120-minute) SATCOM: AirCell AT.02 Iridium |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | ADS-B Out v2 Artex 110-406 3-frequency ELT Dual DB Systems 438 audio panels Dual Garmin GDL-88 Garmin Flight Stream 510 w/ Bluetooth Thrust reversers Gross weight increase mod Anti-skid brakes High-Speed Data / Wi-Fi SATCOM Freon air conditioning Logo lights • Cockpit outlets |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2021 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Maintained To: FAR Part 91 Certification: RVSM Airframe Maintenance Program: Manufacturers Airframe Tracking Program: CAMP A Inspection: Complied with 6/11/2025 B Inspection: Complied with 8/2/2023 Hot Section Inspection: Complied with 7/2021 |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft Hawker Beechjet 400A
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft Hawker Beechjet 400A (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $302,400 | $491,400 |
| Fixed | $375,800 | $375,800 |
| Variable | $661,000 | $1,074,125 |
| Total / hour | $5,184 | $4,461 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,500 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 408 kts · 470 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 7 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 10" × 15' 7" |
| Interior volume | 367 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4800 ft / 3400 ft |
About this plane
The Beechcraft Beechjet 400A has a variable operating cost of $2,995 per hour, making it a cost-effective option in the light jet category. The Beechjet 400A offers a range of 1,200 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 453 knots (521 mph), delivering quick and efficient short-haul performance. With an average fuel burn of 210 gallons per hour, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A strikes a balance between speed and operational economy. The cabin of the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A measures 4'9" high, 4'10" wide, and 15'7" long, providing a total interior volume of 367 cubic feet. The aircraft requires 4,800 feet of runway for takeoff and 3,400 feet for landing, offering flexibility for a variety of airport operations. Outfitted with the Collins Pro-Line 4 avionics suite, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A is recognized for its nimble handling, reliability, and practicality. As a light jet, the 400A is an excellent solution for executive travel and short-range business missions. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Beechcraft Hawker Beechjet 400A's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N8EC. More flight tracking ›
