N16LJ1986 Learjet 55

Overview

This entry documents airframe N16LJ, a Gates Learjet 55 built in 1986 with manufacturer serial number 126. The airframe is registered in the United States and is held in corporate ownership by Lear Holding Corp, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US. The airframe's recorded manufacturer is Gates Learjet Corp and its configuration and equipment reflect the Learjet 55 lineage as delivered in the mid-1980s. Public records for this specific registration indicate corporate custody rather than individual or commercial charter operation.

Operations & Cabin

The documented cabin layout for this airframe follows typical Learjet 55 arrangements, with two flight crew and executive seating; the configuration data notes a standard fit of two crew plus seven executive seats while optional higher-density layouts up to ten to thirteen seats have been reported. As a corporate-owned airframe, missions are consistent with business and executive transport over the Learjet 55’s stated range of 2,244 nm and cruise of 419 kts, operating from the United States registry. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are driven by its twin Honeywell TFE-731 turbofan installations and by legacy airframe age, reflecting a 1986 build year.

Model & Market Context

This particular Gates Learjet 55 airframe exemplifies the family’s blend of high-altitude capability and moderate transcontinental range, combining a certified ceiling of 51,000 ft with cruise speeds near 419 kts. The twin Honeywell TFE-731 engines, each producing approximately 4,000 lbf, define the Learjet 55’s performance and are a primary focal point for recurrent maintenance and part-support planning. Cabin flexibility, documented as typical two-crew plus seven-executive seating with optional layouts through thirteen seats, supports varied corporate mission profiles and affects valuation and resale considerations for this airframe. Ownership by Lear Holding Corp places the aircraft within corporate asset management rather than individual ownership records.