Gates Learjet Corp. / 1981

N11GJ

Learjet 35A (35A)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

1981

Year Manufactured

N11GJ

Registration Number

425

Serial Number

10

Max Passengers

1930 NM

Range

348 MPH

Max Speed

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

45000 ft

Service Ceiling

12,500-19,999lbs

Aircraft Class

GLOBAL JETCARE INC

Ownership

Brooksville, FL, US

Location

A02A79

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

May 4, 2021

Certificate Issued

Jul 15, 1981

Airworthiness Date

May 31, 2024

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N11GJ

No incidents or accidents for N11GJ identified in queried public safety/registry sources.

5 recent flights
DateFromToDurationStatus
2025-08-16

CYVR

Vancouver, BC, Canada

KBFI

Seattle / King County, WA, US

03:48 PM - 04:13 PMLanded

Landed 04:13 PM PDT

2025-08-16

KCAK

Akron/Canton, OH, US

CYVR

Vancouver, BC, Canada

01:03 PM - 02:48 PMLanded

Landed 02:48 PM (local arrival)

2025-08-16

KBKV

Brooksville, FL, US

KCAK

Akron/Canton, OH, US

09:54 AM - 12:00 PMLanded

Landed 12:00 PM EDT

2025-08-05

KAVL

Asheville, NC, US

KBKV

Brooksville, FL, US

11:28 AM - 12:52 PMLanded

Landed 12:52 PM EDT

2025-08-05

KBKV

Brooksville, FL, US

KAVL

Asheville, NC, US

09:04 AM - 10:12 AMLanded

Landed 10:12 AM EDT

Intelligence

AI Summary

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Learjet 35A (35A)

Overview

1981 Learjet 35A (MSN 425) registered to GLOBAL JETCARE INC, Brooksville, FL. Airworthiness date 1981-07-15; FAA certificate action 2021-05-04; last FAA action 2021-09-27; registry entry shows expiration 2024-05-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x AiResearch / Honeywell TFE731 series (3500 lbf each)
  • Range: 1930 nm
  • Cruise: 436 kts
  • Seats: 10
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Avionics: Collins-type avionics reported on similar airframes (Collins radios/DME/TDR-90 family commonly present)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing registration N11GJ is a 1981-built Learjet 35A, serial number 425, manufactured by Gates Learjet Corp. The aircraft is recorded as owned by the corporate entity GLOBAL JETCARE INC, based in Brooksville, Florida, US, and is registered in the United States. Ownership has remained tied to a corporate operator located in Brooksville, FL, and public records indicate standard registry activity consistent with corporate business aviation operations rather than individual private use. The airframe’s reported market valuation is $960,000, reflecting its age and configuration in the light business jet category.

The cabin of this Learjet 35A typically accommodates up to 10 seats in a light corporate layout suited to short- to medium-haul executive missions; specific interior fit for this serial is not published beyond seat count. Avionics on similar airframes commonly include Collins-family radios, DME and TDR-90 transponder equipment, and this example is reported to carry Collins-type avionics installations. Typical operations for the airframe profile include high-speed, higher-altitude point-to-point business flights within the aircraft’s 1,930 nm range and cruise at approximately 436 knots, often operating from the owner’s base in Brooksville, Florida. Maintenance considerations for a 1981 Learjet with TFE731 engines include ongoing engine life-limited parts management and avionics modernization if the Collins-type suite is in original configuration.

The Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed business jet with a 45,000 ft service ceiling and efficient twin TFE731 powerplants, favored for rapid regional missions. Competing models in the segment include other light jets offering similar speed and range, and buyer demand typically centers on charter operators and corporate owners seeking low-occupancy, high-speed capability. Resale and maintenance economics for a 1981 airframe with a valuation of $960,000 involve careful inspection of engine hot section life, structural corrosion checks, and potential avionics upgrades to meet contemporary airspace requirements.