N121LJ
Learjet 31A (31A)
Bombardier Aerospace
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1290 NM
Range
462 MPH
Max Speed
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Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Year Manufactured
1996
Registration Number
N121LJ
Serial Number
31A-0121
Ownership
N121LJ LLC
Location
Elmira, NY
Aircraft Class
12,500 to 20,000lbs
Max Passengers
7
Range
1290 NM
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
3 Hours
Max Speed
462 MPH
Mode-S Code
A0586C
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Aug 19, 2021
Airworthiness Date
May 3, 1996
Safety Record
N121LJ
None found
No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Learjet 31A (31A)
Overview
1996 Learjet 31A, serial 31A-0121. Registered to N121LJ LLC (Elmira, NY). Certificate issue date 2021-08-19, original airworthiness certificate dated 1996-05-03. Configured with WAAS/LPV, ADS-B Out, thrust reversers, Raisbeck locker, and engines on MSP Gold.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Honeywell TFE731 (TFE731-2/3 series) (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 1290 nm
- Cruise: 441 kts
- Seats: 7
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
7-place executive layout with large entry upgrade and belted lavatory options Executive leather seating, Raisbeck aft fuselage locker for expanded baggage; seller-reported Part 135 readiness and a 12-year inspection completed Oct 2020 Avionics: Original Bendix/King EFIS/KFC-3100 autopilot legacy architecture with WAAS/LPV and ADS-B Out; XM Weather fitted
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N121LJ, is a 1996-built Learjet 31A with manufacturer listed as Bombardier Aerospace and serial number 31A-0121. The aircraft is owned by N121LJ LLC, a corporation based in Elmira, NY, and operates on the US registry. Notable administrative entries for this airframe include its corporate ownership structure and localized operator base in Elmira, and its market valuation is assessed at $750,000, reflecting its age and configuration.
The airframe is outfitted in a 7-place executive cabin layout, described as a 7-place executive layout with large entry upgrade and belted lavatory options, supporting executive light-jet missions and short cross-country trips. Avionics remain the original Bendix/King EFIS/KFC-3100 autopilot legacy architecture augmented with WAAS/LPV and ADS-B Out, and the installation includes XM Weather for enhanced en route meteorological information. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft under corporate ownership center on point-to-point business travel within its 1,290 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 441 kts, with transcontinental legs requiring fuel stops. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe include continuing support for legacy Bendix/King avionics platforms and the Honeywell TFE731 engine series, both of which have established aftermarket pathways but can entail avionics upgrade planning for long-term operational relevance.
The Learjet 31A family occupies the light, high-performance business jet niche, valued for fast cruise speeds and high service ceilings up to 51,000 ft, directly competing with other light jets in the 4–8 passenger class. Typical buyers and charter operators seek the Learjet 31A for its speed and climb performance; however, resale value and demand are moderated by older avionics and aging airframes, as reflected in the $750,000 valuation of this 1996 airframe. Prospective owners often weigh the costs of avionics modernization and engine lifecycle events against mission needs and the platform’s strong cruise and ceiling performance.