N133EJ

The airframe bearing tail number N133EJ is a 1977-built Learjet 35A, serial number 35-133, documented as owned by individual Scott Smolen. The airframe’s US registration and serial link it squarely to the Learjet 35A production run assembled under Gates Learjet / Bombardier (Learjet 35A series) standards. The aircraft’s known administrative record reflects individual private ownership rather than corporate or fractional operation, and the current market valuation is listed at $960,000. Registered in the United States and maintained to the model’s standard configuration, this specific airframe retains the typical performance and mission capabilities associated with the type.

The aircraft’s eight-seat configuration indicates a compact executive cabin optimized for short to medium‑range passenger transport and light cargo, consistent with Learjet 35A interiors that prioritize seating density over extended-luxury amenities. Given the model’s published cruise and range figures, typical missions for this airframe would include regional point-to-point charters, owner-flown business travel, and rapid shuttle missions within the continental United States. Avionics and specific cabin fit for this serial are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations are therefore guided by the Learjet 35A fleet norms and the Garrett / Honeywell TFE731-2-2B engine family’s service requirements. As an individually owned airframe, record continuity and owner-directed maintenance cycles are likely determinants of operational availability.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a niche as a light, high‑speed business jet with high cruise speed and a relatively high service ceiling, providing performance advantages for time‑sensitive regional missions compared with turboprops and some early light jets. Competing models in its era and subsequent used market include other light jets and long‑range turboprops that trade cabin volume or lower operating cost for the Learjet’s speed and altitude performance. For prospective buyers or operators evaluating N133EJ, considerations include the airframe’s age (1977 build year), engine model lifecycle, and the used market valuation of $960,000, all of which influence maintenance, parts support and resale prospects.