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August 24, 2010 -
Nextant Aerospace announced they have begun the full power ground runs
stage of the Williams International FJ44-3AP certification process. The
installation of the Williams FJ44-3APs engines is the final phase of the
400XT product which breathes new life into the Beechjet 400A/XP. The
engine certification is progressing on schedule with the first flight
taking place shortly.
?I was thrilled to be able to pilot the aircraft during the first full power ground run? said Kenn Ricci, Chief Executive Officer Nextant Aerospace. ?I immediately noticed the significant improvement the Williams engines offer over the Pratt 15D engines. The FJ44-3AP engines idled at much lower power and were more responsive and exact when you asked for power. With the 3AP engines being Stage 4 compliant the noise level in the cabin is significantly quieter.? Nextant 400XT 1st Engine Start. |
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The Nextant
Aerospace 400XT significantly improves the extremely popular Hawker
Beechjet 400A/XP by extending its range more than 50% to over 2,000
nautical miles (4 PAX NBAA IFR) while reducing operating costs by 30%.
The 400XT is equipped with a Pro Line 21 upgrade that seamlessly manages
the Williams FJ44-3AP Full Authority Digital Engine control (FADEC) and
enables future NEXTGEN avionics equipage requirements.
The Nextant 400XT
is a remanufactured Beechjet 400A/XP equipped with the FJ44-3AP engines
and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 fully integrated avionics. The 400XT is
delivered with zero timed inspections, Life Limited Components, ADs and
Mandatory SBs compliance, and a 2 year tip to tail warranty.
Nextant Aerospace was formed for the primary purpose of developing an aircraft modernization program. In 2007, Nextant launched their first aircraft retrofit program the 400XT. The 400XT includes three major upgrades to the Beechjet 400A/XP. These include upgrading the flight deck with a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21? avionics suite, replacing the P&W JT15D engines with Williams FJ44-3AP engines, and aerodynamic enhancements including nacelles, pylons and an improved engine mounting configuration. |
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