N220CK

This airframe, registration N220CK, is a 1977-built Learjet 35A with serial number 35-120. Manufactured by Gates Learjet Corporation, the airframe appears on the US registry under corporate ownership as KALITTA CHARTERS LLC of Ypsilanti, MI, US. The entry on the operator/owner line reflects a Kalitta-configured 10-seat registry entry for charter operations, and the airframe is valued in records at $960,000. Notable registry items for this specific ship include its US registration and its charter configuration designation as entered by the corporate owner.

The cabin is recorded as a typical executive layout with 6–8 seat club seating or divan options, while this specific Learjet is Kalitta-configured for charter operations and entered on the registry as a 10-seat aircraft. Avionics vary by airframe across the model line; many Learjet 35A examples carry Collins suites or have modern GPS/FMS retrofits, and this airframe would follow that variable-fit tradition unless specifically retrofitted. Typical missions for this aircraft under charter operation would leverage its high cruise speed and transcontinental range for short-notice executive and charter hops; the corporate owner’s base in Ypsilanti, Michigan, indicates regional charter availability from that area. Maintenance considerations align with twin‑engine turbofan upkeep for legacy fleets, with overhaul and avionics upgrade cycles driving operational readiness and dispatch reliability.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a high‑speed light business jet niche, offering fast cruise and high-altitude capability that made it popular for both executive and air ambulance or charter roles. Competing models historically include other light jets offering similar speed/range tradeoffs; buyer and charter demand for the 35A frequently centers on speed, single‑pilot capability in some configs, and cabin flexibility. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial—like others of its vintage—reflect airframe age, engine TBOs and potential avionics modernization, factors that inform the recorded market valuation.