N243JR

This airframe is registered as N243JR, a Gates Learjet Corp. built Learjet 35A with serial number 565. The certificate is US-registered and currently owned by the corporation Dodson International Parts Inc, based in Rantoul, KS, US. Build year and prior ownership history are not published; the available record indicates corporate ownership and parts/operator usage rather than a private owner chain. The airframe valuation on current records is $960,000, reflecting its condition and market position among light business jets of its vintage.

The airframe carries a typical executive cabin layout configured for 6–8 passengers in day-to-day operations while certified for up to 10 seats, indicating flexibility between corporate transport and higher-density ferry or charter configurations. Operated from a base associated with Dodson International Parts Inc in Rantoul, KS, this specific aircraft would commonly be used on short- to medium-range missions within the continental United States consistent with its 2,196 nm range and 440 kt cruise speed. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities are not published in the provided data; maintenance and operational planning for this airframe would align with Honeywell TFE731-2 series engine support and parts provisioning, consistent with ownership by a parts-focused corporation.

The Gates Learjet 35A family occupies the light, twin-engine business jet niche, prized for high cruise speed and a high-altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft allowing fast point-to-point trips. Typical competitors include other light business jets offering similar speed/range trade-offs; buyer and charter demand is driven by operating economics, availability of engine support for the TFE731 series, and cabin versatility (6–8 executive seats vs. certification for 10). Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its serial-line heritage (s/n 565), the condition implicit in a sub-million-dollar value ($960,000), and the proximity of parts and overhaul capability implied by corporate ownership focused on parts.