N126KL

Gates Learjet 55

Gates Learjet Corp

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2244 NM

Range

458 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
13
Range
Range
2244 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
458 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1984
LocationHallandale Beach, FL, US
Registration NumberN126KL
OwnershipFL JET SOLUTION LLC
Serial Number096

Airframe

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Gates Learjet 55

Overview

US-registered Gates Learjet 55, serial 096. Standard/Transport airworthiness class; Mode S A06AE8. Recent FAA action dated 2025-09-26.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Garrett TFE731 series (3500 lbf each)
  • Range: 2244 nm
  • Cruise: 420 kts
  • Seats: 13
  • Ceiling: 51000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 7–8 passenger executive club layout with forward galley and enclosed aft lavatory; certified up to 13 seats in higher-density arrangement. Stand-up cabin with improved cabin volume versus earlier Lear models; forward galley, enclosed aft lavatory, adjustable seating/club configuration depending on refit. Avionics: Common fitted equipment on 55-series airframes includes Collins FIS-84/FIS-85 navigation/flight displays, J.E.T. FC-550 autopilot and King/Universal GPS/ FMS options (varies by aircraft).

Model & Market Context

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. The airframe carries a US civil registration and is noted in records with a market valuation of $850,000. 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.

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.

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. Market demand and resale considerations for a 1984 serial like 096 are influenced by installed avionics, engine TBO and overhaul status, and interior configuration choices between executive and higher‑density seating, factors implicit in the listed valuation of $850,000. 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.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN126KLN117LRN155ER
Serial Number (MSN)09655-07555-098
Year Manufactured198419821984
Duration of Flight5 Hours5 Hours5 Hours
Range2244 NM2244 NM2244 NM
Max Speed458 MPH483 MPH458 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500-19,999lbs12,500-19,999lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling51000 ft51000 ft51000 ft
Max Passengers131313
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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