N173KR

This airframe, registered as N173KR, is a Learjet 60 built in 1997 with manufacturer serial 099 by Learjet Inc. The jet is operated in the U.S. registry (US) and is owned by CFO AVIATION LLC, a corporation based in Naples, FL, US; the transfer into corporate ownership is the principal recorded change in its limited public history. The aircraft's on-type configuration and equipment level have been subject to retrofit variation, and it carries a market valuation of $2,600,000, reflecting its age, configuration and maintenance status.

The cabin of this specific airframe follows a typical 7–8 passenger executive layout with a forward galley, an enclosed lavatory and club seating, supporting up to 11 seats in various mission configurations. Avionics are reported as Collins Pro Line 4, noting that actual fitment may vary by retrofit work on this airframe and over its service life. With a cruise speed of 436 kts and a long-range capability of 2,418 nm, the aircraft is typically employed on medium-to-long corporate missions, regional shuttle flights and owner-operated travel from its Naples, Florida base. Maintenance and operational considerations for this airframe center on aging systems, possible avionics retrofits, and ongoing upkeep of the PW305A powerplants to preserve certified performance and the stated service ceiling.

The Learjet 60 occupies a mid-size light business jet niche offering high-speed cruise and a 51,000 ft ceiling, competing with contemporaries in transcontinental and high-speed corporate roles. Typical buyers or operators are owner-operators, small charter companies and corporate flight departments seeking performance and cabin flexibility; resale values have trended with avionics level, engine hours and refurbishment. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 1997 airframe emphasize avionics modernization options, PW305A engine life-limited component status, and the effect of interior condition on its $2,600,000 valuation.