N26FN

This entry describes airframe N26FN, a Gates Learjet 36 built in 1975 with manufacturer serial number 36-011. The aircraft is a product of Gates Learjet Corporation and is owned by Dodson International Parts Inc, a corporation based in Rantoul, KS, US, which serves as its principal operator/home base. The airframe carries United States registration status (US) and its recorded configuration and propulsion reflect later-generation retrofit or factory choices for the type. Maintenance status and formal valuation are not published in the supplied data.

The Learjet 36 airframe configured as N26FN accommodates 6 passengers in a compact, executive cabin layout typical for the model, supporting short to medium long-range missions out of its base in Rantoul, KS, US. Propulsion is provided by two Garrett TFE731-2-2B turbofan engines, each rated at 3,500 lbf, which influence both climb performance and maintenance cycles for the airframe. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize high-speed cruise at approximately 418 kts and operations to altitudes up to 45,000 ft, enabling efficient point-to-point corporate transport across distances up to 2,857 nm. Specific avionics fit, interior finishes, and recent maintenance records are not published in the provided data.

The airframe is an example of the Gates Learjet 36 family produced by Gates Learjet Corporation, representing a compact, high-performance fixed-wing multi-engine business jet in the manufacturer's lineup. With a long-range capability of 2,857 nm, a high cruise speed of 418 kts, and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, this configuration targets operators seeking rapid, long-range point-to-point performance for small passenger complements. Maintenance and resale considerations for N26FN are driven by its twin Garrett TFE731-2-2B engines and the airframe's 1975 build year, factors that typically influence parts, overhaul cycles, and operator interest.