N237CK

This entry covers airframe N237CK, a Gates Learjet 35A built in 1979 with serial number 35A-237. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is listed as owned by KALITTA CHARTERS LLC, an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US; ownership by Kalitta Charters is reflected in the registry. The airframe carries a typical executive/charter configuration and is valued at $960,000 on the available record. Registry entries indicate a standard maintenance and ownership trail consistent with a long-serving business jet operated from a regional charter base.

The registry lists 10 seats for N237CK, which corresponds to a typical executive/charter layout though operator-fit variations are common; the cabin layout for this specific airframe may differ from factory seating. Avionics fit is not published in the provided data, but operation by KALITTA CHARTERS LLC suggests routine use on short- to mid-range charter missions within the continental United States, leveraging the model’s speed and climb capability. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include regional multi-stop charters, corporate shuttle flights, and time-sensitive freight or executive trips where the Learjet 35A’s transcontinental range is sufficient. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect age-related inspections and engine support for the TFE731 series; operator-based maintenance at a regional facility in Ypsilanti, MI would be consistent with charter operations.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed business jet with high-altitude capability up to 45,000 ft, favored for fast point-to-point missions and short runway flexibility. Competing models in its era and secondary market include other light jets powered by early turbofan designs; demand in the used market typically favors well-maintained examples with transparent ownership like N237CK. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 1979 airframe include engine time management on the TFE731s, structural inspections, and avionics upgrades to meet contemporary airspace requirements; the listed value of $960,000 reflects those factors for this specific aircraft.