N1VG

This airframe, registered as N1VG, is a Learjet 55 built by Gates Learjet Corporation in 1985, with manufacturer's serial number 121. The current recorded owner is E D SANTOS & ASSOCIATES LLC TRUSTEE, an LLC / Trustee based in Wilmington, DE, US, listed on the US registry. The airframe carries US registration and is noted in operator listings with a 6‑passenger executive cabin configuration while the registry seating capacity is recorded as 13; no public record of recent major registry actions or valuation adjustments is published in the supplied data.

The specific aircraft is listed with a 6‑passenger executive layout for typical operator use, though the registry lists a seating capacity of 13, indicating a difference between certification limits and interior configuration for executive missions. Powered by two Garrett TFE731 series turbofan engines rated at 3,500 lbf each, the airframe is capable of transcontinental light business missions at a cruise of 419 kts and a maximum service ceiling of 51,000 ft, supporting high‑altitude routing for fuel efficiency and traffic avoidance. Typical missions for this configuration would center on owner/operator executive transport or on-demand charter flights within the platform’s 2,244 nm range; maintenance considerations for this specific airframe focus on the TFE731 engine family and aging‑airframe inspections consistent with a 1985 build year.

The Learjet 55 occupies a mid‑sized light to midsize business jet niche emphasizing speed and high‑altitude performance relative to older light jets, with the Garrett TFE731 series providing a balance of fuel efficiency and maintenance pedigree. Competing models in the era and secondary market include other late‑model light midsize business jets; demand typically reflects buyers seeking fast cruise and high cruise altitudes paired with executive interiors. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific 1985 airframe include age‑related inspections, component time‑change items on the TFE731 engines, and market preference for updated avionics and cabin refurbishments.