N285CT

This entry covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N285CT, a 1992-built Learjet 55 with manufacturer's serial number 55-085. The airframe is registered in the United States as US and retains its original model type from Learjet. Ownership history not published. No notable registry actions have been publicly recorded. Current valuation or condition highlights are not published.

The Learjet 55 airframe configured as N285CT typically supports a ten-seat cabin layout by design; specific interior configuration for this airframe is not published. Avionics fit and detailed equipment lists for this serial are not published, so any statement about glass upgrades or long-range modifications cannot be confirmed. Typical mission profiles for this model class include regional business transport and fast point-to-point travel within its published range of 2,165 nm and cruise speed of 402 kts; operator base for this registration is not published. Maintenance considerations follow Learjet 55 norms, particularly attention to its twin Garrett TFE731 turbofans and high-altitude systems for operations up to 51,000 ft.

The Learjet 55 family occupies a mid-size business-jet niche known for relatively high cruise speeds and transcontinental regional capability, exemplified by this airframe’s 402 kt cruise and 2,165 nm range. Competing models in this performance bracket include contemporaneous mid-size jets that offer similar range or cabin capacity; buyer or charter demand for a 1992 Learjet 55 centers on operators seeking speed and runway performance rather than modern avionics. Maintenance and resale considerations for this serial, 55-085, emphasize engine support for the Garrett TFE731-3A-2B series and the effect of age on avionics and interior refurbishment; specific resale metrics for N285CT are not published.