N235LJ

This article describes airframe N235LJ, a Gates Learjet 35A with manufacturer-assigned serial number 297. Build year is Not published in the available record; the airframe is currently owned by MANGO AVIATION PARTS LLC, an LLC based in Plantation, FL, US. The aircraft is registered in the United States and has an assessed value of $1,000,000, reflecting its condition and market placement as a mature business jet airframe. Notable registry actions beyond the current ownership listing are Not published.

The listed cabin seating capacity for N235LJ is 10, consistent with typical executive interior arrangements for the Gates Learjet 35A family; specific cabin configuration and finish for this airframe are Not published. Avionics fit is Not published for this individual airframe, but operational parameters indicate a design optimized for short to mid‑range executive missions, with a maximum cruise of 436 kts and a mission range near 1,930 nm. The owner, MANGO AVIATION PARTS LLC of Plantation, FL, US, suggests the airframe may be retained for parts, asset management, or limited operational use; any conversion, part-out, or active charter deployment is not documented in the provided data. Maintenance history and recent inspections are Not published.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a long-standing niche as a light, twin‑engine business jet offering high cruise speed and transcontinental capability within its class. With twin TFE731-2 turbofans producing 3,500 lbf each and a certified ceiling of 45,000 ft, the model competes with other light jets for owner-operators and fractional/charter fleets. At an assessed value of $1,000,000 for this specific airframe, resale and maintenance considerations typically include aging‑airframe inspection requirements, engine hot-section life limits and availability of parts—factors that buyers and operators weigh against the Learjet 35A’s performance and operating costs.