N126KL

Overview

This airframe, registered N126KL, is a 1984-built Gates Learjet 55, serial number 096, currently operated and owned by FL Jet Solution LLC of Hallandale Beach, FL, US. Maintenance and operational records for this specific serial are not published here, but its listed owner and home-base indicate localized operation from South Florida. Ownership by FL Jet Solution LLC is the principal recorded corporate custodial change available for this aircraft.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this Gates Learjet 55 is described in the typical executive layout for the series, with a 7-8 passenger club arrangement forward, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, while the type certification permits higher-density configurations certified up to 13 seats. Common avionics fit for 55-series airframes, which can apply to this airframe depending on equipment choices, include Collins FIS-84/FIS-85 navigation/flight displays, a J.E.T. FC-550 autopilot and King/Universal GPS/FMS options; specific installed units for this serial are not itemized here. With a transcontinental-capable range of 2,244 nm and a cruise of 420 kts, typical missions for this jet from its South Florida base would include business and charter sectors operating medium-haul routes and high-altitude cruise profiles up to 51,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft reflect the twin Garrett TFE731 series turbofan configuration and the airframe’s model-specific service programs.

Model & Market Context

The Gates Learjet 55 occupies a performance niche defined by mid-size, high-speed, high-altitude executive transport within fixed-wing multi-engine categories; this particular airframe’s specifications, range 2,244 nm, cruise 420 kts, and service ceiling 51,000 ft, illustrate that capability. Prospective buyers and operators typically weigh cabin layout flexibility, avionics standardization, and maintenance history when assessing serviceability and long-term operating economics for an airframe of this type.