N101AJ

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N101AJ, a Gates Learjet-built Learjet 36 completed in 1974 with manufacturer serial number 36-008. The airframe is recorded as owned by CSC Delaware Trust Co Trustee (corporation), Wilmington, DE, US, and carries a United States registration (US). The aircraft’s documented valuation is $800,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position; ownership on trust suggests corporate asset management or estate-related custody rather than direct operator ownership. No additional operator or home-base movements are published beyond the registered owner record.

The Learjet 36 airframe configured as N101AJ would typically be arranged for a 10-seat executive or corporate shuttle layout, optimized for short to medium transcontinental missions consistent with a 2,600 nm range and high-speed cruise near 424 kts. Avionics fit is not published for this specific tail number; however, Learjet 36 airframes of this vintage commonly receive cockpit updates to support contemporary navigation and communication requirements, which factor into operational viability and insurance considerations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include corporate travel, air taxi, and owner-operated point-to-point flights between major hubs, often utilizing high-altitude cruise capability to FL450 for fuel efficiency and traffic avoidance. Maintenance considerations for this particular aircraft include lifecycle management of the Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-2 series turbofan engines and structural/avionics refurbishments common to 1970s airframes.

The Learjet 36 occupies a niche as a light, long-range executive jet from the 1970s, valued for relatively high cruise speeds and a capability to operate at 45,000 ft. Competitors historically and in secondary markets include other light-cabin business jets offering similar short-field performance and speed, while more modern alternatives trade range and speed for greater cabin volume. Buyer and charter demand for a 1974 Learjet is driven primarily by price-sensitive operators and collectors seeking performance at reduced acquisition cost; the listed valuation of $800,000 reflects that secondary-market positioning. Resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine time, avionics modernization, airframe corrosion prevention, and availability of parts and qualified maintenance facilities for legacy models.