N159RA

This airframe, registered as N159RA, is a 1975-built Gates Learjet 35 with manufacturer serial number 35-024. The airframe was produced by Learjet (listed across corporate eras as Gates Learjet / Bombardier) and is recorded in ownership under the corporate entity Bar Aircraft Leasing Llc. The aircraft is operated as a United States-registered, fixed-wing multi-engine jet and carries a reported market valuation of $600,000. No public record of other operators or major registry actions is provided in the supplied data.

The airframe is configured for executive transport with a typical cabin seating complement of 6–8 in club and divan layouts common to the model family; many configurations also include an enclosed aft lavatory and a small galley. With a long-range capability of 1,930 nm and a cruise speed near 451 kts, missions for this specific Learjet usually entail coast-to-coast U.S. hops and short international hops consistent with business and charter use. The twin TFE731-2 turbofan installation yields the climb and high-altitude performance that supports a 45,000 ft service ceiling, relevant for single-pilot or light-crew operational profiles and en-route fuel planning. Maintenance considerations for this particular airframe would follow Learjet 35 fleet norms given its age and leasing-company ownership, although no specific avionics or maintenance records are provided.

The Gates Learjet 35 occupies a light-corporate jet niche defined by high cruise speeds, relatively long range for the class, and compact cabin ergonomics. Competing types historically include derivatives of light jets optimized for similar missions; demand on the secondary market tends toward owner-operators and small leasing firms that value range and speed over cabin volume. Given the aircraft’s 1975 manufacture date and the listed market value of $600,000, resale and maintenance decisions for this airframe emphasize engine overhaul status, corrosion inspections, avionics modernization, and overall time-carrying condition typical of older Learjet 35-series airframes.