Learjet Inc / Bombardier Aerospace / 2005

N183BX

Learjet 60

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2005

Year Manufactured

N183BX

Registration Number

60-285

Serial Number

7

Max Passengers

2405 NM

Range

453 MPH

Max Speed

6 Hours

Duration of Flight

51000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

US

Registration Country

History

Safety Record

N183BX

No incident or accident records for this tail were identified in the cursory public search.

History

Ownership History

6 Records
  1. CO
    Current Owner

    Cimarex Energy Company: Operated previously under registration N72CE (historical operator prior to later U.S. corporate operators).

  2. OP

    Otter Air LLC / Otter Aerospace: Reported operator/markings in photo records; aircraft carried Otter livery in public photos.

  3. MI

    Meyer Tool, Inc.: Listed in some corp-jet references as an operator/operator-identifier.

  4. CN
    Historical

    Cimarex (as N72CE)

  5. OA
    Historical

    Otter Air LLC / Otter Aerospace

  6. MI
    Historical

    Meyer Tool, Inc.

Intelligence

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Learjet 60

Overview

U.S. registration N183BX; Learjet 60, MSN 60-285. Current FAA-registered owner and registry action dates were not confirmed in this check.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A (4600 lbf each)
  • Range: 2405 nm
  • Cruise: 436 kts
  • Seats: 7
  • Ceiling: 51000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical executive 6–8 place layout; stand-up cabin ~5 ft 9 in height (model-typical)

Model & Market Context

This entry describes the specific Learjet 60 registered as N183BX, a 2005-built airframe with serial number 60-285. The aircraft was produced by Learjet Inc and later associated with Bombardier Aerospace as the type manufacturer. Ownership timeline and operator/home base information are Not published for this airframe in the supplied data set. Notable registry actions and current valuation or condition highlights are Not published; available technical and configuration details below summarize the known, type-specific characteristics of this airframe.

The cabin for this airframe follows the model-typical executive layout, with a typical 6–8 place configuration and a stand-up cabin height of approximately 5 ft 9 in, and this particular example is outfitted for a 7-seat complement in line with the supplied seating count. Avionics fit for this specific serial is Not published in the provided data; operators of Learjet 60s commonly equip the type for high-speed business missions, point-to-point charters, and corporate positioning flights consistent with the aircraft’s transcontinental range of 2,405 nm and cruise speed of 436 kts. Base of operations and specific unique amenities or maintenance records for N183BX are Not published.

The Learjet 60 family occupies the midsize, high-performance business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, enabled by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines delivering 4,600 lbf each. Competitors in the same mission space include other light-to-midsize corporate jets that balance short-field performance with transcontinental capability; buyer and charter demand historically target operators seeking speed and climb performance. Maintenance and resale considerations for a 2005 airframe such as 60-285 typically emphasize airframe hours, engine program status, and avionics modernization, though specific records for this serial are Not published.