N173A 1980 Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65
- 1980Built
- 12Seats
- 2,460 nmRange
- 436 ktCruise
- 45,000 ftCeiling
INSIDE
The Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 cabin.
Illustrations of a typical Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 cabin, not N173A’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs.
RADAR ESTIMATE
What N173A is worth, and where it’s heading.
Radar's value model doesn't cover the Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 on its own yet, so this borrows the Cessna Citation XLS+ curve, scales it to N173A's listing-based estimate and widens the range to match. An estimate, not an appraisal.
N173A · On program · wider range
$457.9K
- In 2031
- $319.8K
- Value kept
- 70%
- Per year
- −6.9%
- Program effect
- $25.9K
- Confidence
- Low
5-year projection
The Cessna Citation XLS+ curve, scaled to this Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65
SPECIFICATIONS
Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 specs
Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.
- Model
- Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65
- Year
- 1980
- Serial number
- 465-20
- Engines
- 2 × AIRESEARCH TFE731 series
- Thrust
- 3,500 lbf each
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Range
- 2,460 nm
- Cruise
- 436 ktas
- Published Mach
- 0.8
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Fuel capacity
- 1,290 US gal
- ICAO type
- SBR1
THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE
N173A, from delivery to today.
Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.
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Construction Partners Inc
Earlier registration listing for Construction Partners Inc.
FAA registry -
Construction Partners Inc
Registered to Construction Partners Inc (prior owner).
FAA registry -
Petroleum Aviation LLC
Registered to Petroleum Aviation LLC (prior owner).
FAA registry -
Border Steel & Recycling Inc
Earlier recorded owner entry for Border Steel & Recycling Inc.
FAA registry -
Border Steel & Recycling Inc
Previous registration record for Border Steel & Recycling Inc.
FAA registry -
Border Steel & Recycling Inc
Ownership/registration action listing Border Steel & Recycling Inc.
FAA registry -
Border Steel & Recycling Inc
Registered to Border Steel & Recycling Inc (registry entry).
FAA registry
FAA REGISTRATION
Registration details
- Registration
- N173A
- Certificate issued
- May 9, 2025
- Airworthiness date
- Apr 12, 1980
- Last FAA action
- May 9, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A12452
- Aircraft category
- Fixed-wing multi-engine
- Weight class
- Over 20,000lbs
From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.
OWNERSHIP
Registered owner
Acadiana Fixed Wing Rotor Wing Inc
EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY
As reported in public sources
- Cabin
- 12-place executive / utility layout (per registry seat capacity; specific internal fit unknown)
Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.
RESEARCH NOTES
About N173A
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.
Overview
This entry covers airframe N173A, a Rockwell-built corporate jet completed in 1980 with manufacturer serial 465-20. The aircraft is a Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65, manufactured by Rockwell International Corporation, and is registered in the US.
Operations & Cabin
The registered cabin capacity for N173A is a 12-place executive / utility layout; specific internal fit and exact furnishing configuration are not published. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type and the stated cabin arrangement include short- to medium-haul corporate transport, light cargo conversion, or utility missions out of a regional base such as the owner’s location in Carencro, Louisiana. Avionics fit and specific equipment lists for this individual Sabreliner are not published in the supplied data, so maintenance intervals and avionics upgrade history cannot be detailed here. Given the twin TFE731 powerplants and the aircraft’s certified ceiling, the airframe is suitable for high-speed, high-altitude cruise operations consistent with corporate and charter use.
Model & Market Context
The Rockwell NA-265-65 Sabreliner 65 occupies a performance niche as a mid-sized business jet with transcontinental range capability and a relatively high cruise speed for its era. Comparable types in the used market include other late-1970s to 1980s mid-size business jets that balance speed, climb performance, and operating costs; buyer and charter demand for airframes like N173A typically centers on operators seeking rugged, convertible interiors.
MOVEMENTS
Last reported flights
| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 3R7 Jennings Airport | KMHV Mojave Air & Space Port / Rutan Field |
Public ADS-B and spotter reports up to November 2025. Not a live track.
SOURCES
Where this page comes from
Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.
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