N158EC

This airframe, N158EC, is a 2001-build Learjet 45 with serial number 186. It is owned by Central Iowa Aviation LLC, a corporate owner based in Ankeny, IA, US, and is operated from that location as its home base. The aircraft carries a United States registration and is valued at $2,395,000 in current listings. No other registry events or prior owners are published in the supplied data.

The cabin for this specific Learjet 45 is fitted to accommodate 12 passengers in a typical light business-jet configuration, supporting short- to medium-range executive transport and charter missions. Avionics installed on this airframe include a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS, dual UNS-1Ew FMS, ADS‑B Out, and WAAS/LPV capability, enabling modern navigation and airspace compliance. With a cruise speed of 436 kts and a maximum range of 1,968 nm, the aircraft is well suited to cross-country U.S. missions and regional international hops from its Ankeny, Iowa base. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Honeywell TFE731-series engines and the avionics suite common to late-model Learjet 45s, with the airframe’s value of $2,395,000 providing context for mid-life upkeep and avionics support.

The Learjet 45 family occupies a performance niche as a light, fast twin suitable for corporate and charter operators seeking high cruise speeds and altitudes up to 51,000 ft. Competing models in the market typically include other light-cabin business jets with similar range and speed profiles. Demand from buyers and charter operators favors clean maintenance histories, modern avionics such as the Honeywell Primus 1000 and WAAS/LPV capability, and well-documented engine programs for the Honeywell TFE731-series powerplants. Resale considerations for this airframe center on its year (2001), serial (186), equipment fit, and the published valuation of $2,395,000.