N16FN
Gates Learjet 36A (36A)
Gates Learjet Corporation
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
2857 NM
Range
471 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Year Manufactured
1976
Registration Number
N16FN
Serial Number
27
Ownership
GH EQUIPMENT LLC
Location
Dover, DE, US
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max Passengers
10
Range
2857 NM
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
7 Hours
Max Speed
471 MPH
Mode-S Code
A0EFDF
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Dec 29, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Apr 13, 2022
Reg. Expiration
Dec 31, 2028
Safety Record
N16FN
None found
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | — | — Coronado, CA, US | Landed Observed near Coronado, CA (last observed flight). | |
| 2024-04-04 | — | RODN Okinawa, Japan | Landed Photographed at Kadena Air Base 04 Apr 2024 (photo record). | |
| 2024-03-20 | — | PANC Anchorage, AK, US | Landed Photographed arriving at ANC 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 2020-12-03 | — | KNZY San Diego, CA, US | Landed Photographed at KNZY 03 Dec 2020 (photo record). | |
| 2017-07-20 | — | YAMB Amberley, Australia | Landed Photographed at Amberley AFB 20 Jul 2017. |
AI Summary
Gates Learjet 36A (36A)
Overview
Registered to GH EQUIPMENT LLC (Dover, DE). Certificate issued 2021-12-29; airworthiness 2022-04-13; last FAA action 2024-07-12; registration expires 2028-12-31. Type: Gates Learjet 36A (MSN 027).
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Garrett TFE731-2-2B (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 2857 nm
- Cruise: 436 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typically configured for 4–6 passengers for long-range missions (36A long-range layout); registry shows 10 seats on record.
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N16FN is a 1976-built Gates Learjet 36A, serial 027, manufactured by Gates Learjet Corporation. Current ownership is recorded to the corporation GH EQUIPMENT LLC based in Dover, DE, US, and the aircraft is registered in the US. The registry notes a seating record of ten and documents the airframe as a long-production 36A example; valuation records list the airframe at $450,000. No other public ownership transfers or major incident records are provided in the supplied data.
This specific Gates Learjet 36A is typically configured in the manufacturer’s long-range layout for the model, supporting a 4–6 passenger cabin fit for extended missions while the official registry entry shows 10 seats on record. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include business long-range hops and light corporate transport over distances near its 2,857 nm capability, operating from the owner’s Dover, Delaware base when not under charter. Avionics fit and interior amenity specifics are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe would reflect its 1976 build year and the two Garrett TFE731-2-2B turbofan engines requiring lifecycle and shop inspections consistent with older Learjet fleets. Registry notation of a 10-seat configuration alongside a long-range cabin layout may indicate alternate interior layouts or prior reconfigurations on record.
The Gates Learjet 36A occupies a niche as a light, long-range business jet with high cruise speed (436 kts) and a 45,000 ft ceiling, appealing to operators needing fast point-to-point capability over transcontinental ranges. Competing models in its era and market segment include other late-1970s light jets offering similar cruise and ceiling performance but differing in cabin size and operating economics. Buyer and charter demand for a 1976 airframe will be influenced by maintenance status, engine TBO history of the Garrett TFE731 series, and its modest market valuation at $450,000, which reflects age, configuration, and continued utility for operators willing to invest in refurbishment and component overhauls.