N238AX

This entry covers the specific Gates Learjet 55 airframe bearing U.S. registration N238AX, constructor serial number 55-030. The airframe is listed as owned by FABIO LOPEZ and currently appears on the U.S. registry; no further operator base or location data is published for this individual aircraft. The type is a Gates Learjet 55 built by Gates Learjet Corp and its known valuation is $700,000, reflecting its market position as an older, yet capable, light business jet with mixed legacy systems. Notable registry and ownership actions are limited in the supplied data, with the principal recorded change being the documented private ownership by FABIO LOPEZ.

The cabin for N238AX is described as a typical 7-place executive club layout that may be reconfigured to accommodate between 7–10 seats, supporting both corporate shuttle and owner-flown missions. Avionics are a mixed legacy fit; example equipment listed across the model line includes Collins ADF 60, Genesys/S-TEC autopilot, and Honeywell GNS XLS, though individual fit varies by airframe and this airframe carries a similar heterogeneous suite. With a cruise speed of 420 kts and a range of 2,244 nm, operational profiles commonly include cross-country and transcontinental flights within continental U.S. and adjacent regions. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft are driven by the mixed legacy avionics and airframe age implied by its valuation and equipment, which can influence retrofit and certification scheduling.

The Gates Learjet 55 occupies the light-to-medium business-jet niche, offering high cruise speed, transcontinental range, and a high service ceiling of 51,000 ft, positioning it for fast point-to-point transport and air-taxi or private ownership missions. Competing aircraft typically include other older-generation light business jets; buyer and charter demand is often value-driven and sensitive to avionics and maintenance condition. The mixed legacy avionics fit and a reported market value of $700,000 indicate that prospective buyers will weigh refurbishment or avionics upgrade costs heavily when assessing resale potential and operational economics for this airframe.