N171AR

This airframe, registered as N171AR, is a factory-built 1999 Learjet 31A bearing serial number 171. It is recorded as owned by THUNDERUN AVIATION CORP, a corporation based in Buffalo, NY, US, and registered in the United States; this ownership represents the principal recorded operator/home base association for the airframe. The jet remains a typical late-production 31A example with a modernized cockpit fit on many examples; its estimated market value is listed at $1,068,775, reflecting its age and configuration. Notable registry actions are limited to standard U.S. civil registration and documented corporate ownership without publicly listed incidents or major airworthiness interruptions.

The cabin of N171AR is outfitted in the Learjet 31A tradition with a typical executive club/divan layout intended for 6–8 passengers and includes a forward belted lavatory; the airframe’s configuration may vary depending on operator-specific interior modifications. Avionics fits for typical 31A examples include a Bendix/King EFIS installation with a dual KFC-3100 autopilot or equivalent modernized suites on upgraded examples, indicating this airframe is compatible with such upgrades. Typical missions flown by this configuration are short- to mid-range executive transport and on-demand charter flights within the continental U.S., leveraging the aircraft’s high cruise speed and transcontinental-but-limited range profile. Maintenance considerations follow standard Learjet 31A programs, with emphasis on engine TBOs and avionics modernization when preparing the aircraft for continued corporate or charter use.

The Learjet 31A occupies a compact, high-performance light business jet niche, prized for high cruise speeds (around 441 kts) and rapid climb to service ceilings near 51,000 ft. It competes with other light jets of its era in the pre-owned market, where buyer demand balances performance against operating costs and age-related maintenance. Resale and upkeep considerations for an airframe like N171AR include the cost of avionics modernization, adherence to Honeywell TFE731 maintenance schedules, and interior refurbishment to meet contemporary charter or corporate expectations.