Hawker 800s and 800XPs reach us from flight departments moving to newer aircraft, from charter operators retiring older tails, and from owners facing an inspection or engine event that costs more than the airplane would bring. Much of the fleet dates from the 1980s and 1990s, and there is a strong market for flyable aircraft and for the engines, avionics and landing gear from those that will not fly again.
What moves the number on a Hawker
Engines and program enrollment. Most of the value rides on the two Honeywell TFE731 engines. Enrollment on an hourly maintenance program, and where each engine sits against its next MPI and CZI, decides whether the airplane flies on or is valued for parts. Send the program status if there is one.
Airframe inspection position. Where the aircraft sits against its next major calendar inspection matters as much as the hours. An airframe just out of a major check is a different asset from one about to go into one. Tell us the last completed inspection and when the next is due.
Avionics and mandates. Older 800s may need avionics work to meet current airspace requirements. If ADS-B Out or other upgrades have not been done, that does not stop the donation; it changes who buys the airplane.
Records and storage. Back-to-birth records and a clean damage history carry real weight on a midsize jet. We also ask about corrosion findings, thrust reverser condition and how long the airplane has been parked.
Crews, permits and teardown
An airworthy Hawker is flown out by a type-rated crew under our insurance. One that is out of inspection may need a ferry permit and a maintenance release, which we arrange with a shop that works the type. If returning it to service does not make economic sense, it is evaluated for parts recovery where it sits, and what remains is dismantled and recycled rather than left on your ramp. Ramp and hangar fees run until it leaves, so we schedule from your billing date.
What the first call covers
What you can deduct for this aircraft
Hawkers are almost always sold, flying or as parts, so the deduction is normally the gross proceeds reported on Form 1098-C, and a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 Section B are near certain. Most Hawkers have been business-owned and depreciated, in which case the deduction is generally limited to adjusted basis. Bring your CPA in before you assume a figure.
We sign Section B as the recipient charity, and the IRS requires your appraiser be independent of us.
Rules for aircraft gifts are in IRS Publication 526, valuation in Publication 561. Nothing here is tax advice — confirm your figures with your CPA. How the deduction works · FAA paperwork
Other models in this class
Start with the N-number
We will pull the registry record before we call you back.