N239JC

This entry describes airframe N239JC, a 2002-built Bombardier Learjet 31A, serial number 239, manufactured by Learjet Inc. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is currently recorded as owned by individual IBIKUNLE CHRISTOPHER of Dover, DE, US, reflecting a single-owner civil registry entry rather than corporate or fractional operation. No public record of prior operators or notable registry actions is included beyond the current ownership and U.S. registration; the airframe's assessed market condition is summarized by an approximate valuation of $1,750,000. The listing places this example in the fixed-wing multi-engine category and identifies it as a typical late-model 31A with EFIS-class cockpit upgrades reported on similar examples.

The cabin of N239JC follows the typical executive layout for the model, accommodating 6–10 passengers in a club configuration with reported options for a forward belted lavatory or a small divan on many 31A interiors; this airframe is noted as a standard executive-fit example. Avionics are described as an EFIS-class cockpit—common Bendix/King EFIS installations or equivalent digital upgrades have been installed on later 31A examples and are indicated as the fitment class for this airframe. Operationally the aircraft’s combination of a 1,631 nm range and high cruise speed supports short- to mid-range executive transport and positioning flights out of its Dover, Delaware base. Maintenance considerations for this specific machine would follow typical Learjet 31A practices for twin TFE731 installations and high-altitude airframe systems.

The Bombardier Learjet 31A occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed, high-altitude business jet; its 441 kts cruise and 51,000 ft ceiling emphasize speed and climb performance over ultra-long-range capability. Competing models in the segment include other light jets offering similar short-field performance and high cruise speeds; buyer demand often skews toward owner-operators and small charter brokers seeking fast point-to-point regional capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2002 serial 239 example reflect typical factors for the type: engine cycle-life on the Honeywell TFE731-2C pair, avionics upgrade history, and overall interior configuration, all influencing market value near the reported $1,750,000.