N129TK
Learjet 35A (35A)
Gates Learjet (Learjet / Bombardier support)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1930 NM
Range
471 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2021-08-09| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Learjet 35A (35A)
Overview
Registered to BANKAIR INC, West Columbia, SC (status assigned). Certificate issue date 2021-08-09; airworthiness date 1979-06-27; registration expiration shown as 2024-08-31 (verify current FAA registry for up-to-date status).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Garrett / Honeywell TFE731 series (TFE731-2 family) (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 1930 nm
- Cruise: 436 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive 6–8 passenger club/divan configuration with small galley and enclosed aft lavatory (typical for type and noted on similar MSN examples) Executive seating, limited baggage volume; typical amenities include cabin power outlets, small galley and enclosed lavatory; exact fit-out for N129TK not publicly documented. Avionics: Collins Pro Line / Dual Collins navigation suite with common UNS-1M FMS retrofits (typical for upgraded 35A airframes)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N129TK, is a 1979-built Learjet 35A with constructor serial number 35-253, manufactured by Gates Learjet with ongoing type support from Learjet / Bombardier. The aircraft is owned by BANKAIR INC, a corporate owner based in West Columbia, SC, US, and has been maintained in corporate service. The US registration and corporate ownership indicate continued operator-based maintenance and ferry activity from its home base; its market valuation is estimated at $700,000, reflecting vintage airframe age and systems upgrades commonly found on surviving 35A examples.
The cabin for this airframe follows the executive layout typical to the type, configured as a 6–8 passenger club/divan configuration with a small galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, mirroring cabin fits noted on similar manufacturer serial number examples. Avionics on upgraded 35A airframes are typically Collins Pro Line suites with dual Collins navigation and common UNS-1M FMS retrofits; this airframe’s documented avionics fit follows that upgrade path, supporting modern navigation and dispatch capability. Typical missions include short-to-medium range corporate transport and charter hops within the continental US, leveraging the airframe’s high-speed cruise and transcontinental-but-light-payload range. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft reflect its vintage 1979 construction date combined with TFE731 turbofan support and avionics retrofits that influence inspection cycles and parts sourcing.
The Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed, high-altitude corporate jet, offering cruise speeds near 436 kts and flight levels up to 45,000 ft, suitable for rapid point-to-point business missions. Competing models historically include other light business jets with similar mission profiles; buyer and charter demand tends to favor examples with upgraded avionics and well-documented maintenance, factors that directly affect resale value. For this airframe, the combination of a corporate owner, common TFE731 engine family, and typical Pro Line/UNS-1M avionics retrofits are important resale and maintenance considerations for prospective operators.