N290CK

This airframe, registered N290CK, is a Learjet 35A built in 1976 with serial number 090. It is owned by KALITTA CHARTERS LLC (an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US), and carries a US registration. The airframe has the typical pedigree of a mid-1970s Learjet 35A and is valued at $960,000, reflecting its age, configuration and market condition. Public records note operator-based activity consistent with a charter/executive operator home-basing in the owner’s location.

The cabin on this airframe is an operator-configured executive/charter layout certified for 10-seat occupancy, reflecting flexibility for business or charter missions. Avionics for this specific airframe are not publicly listed; the Learjet 35A fleet commonly carries legacy Collins Pro Line or Collins suites with later FMS/GPS retrofits, and this airframe’s fit is described only as varying by airframe. Typical operations for the configuration and performance envelope include short- to medium-range executive charters and high-speed regional point-to-point flights from the operator’s base in Ypsilanti. Maintenance considerations are shaped by the airframe’s 1976 build year and the installed Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines, which affect overhaul cycles, spares sourcing and long-term operational economics.

As a member of the Learjet 35A family, this airframe occupies a performance niche defined by high cruise speed (418 kts), transregional range (2,857 nm) and a high operational ceiling (45,000 ft). Buyer and charter demand for older Learjet 35A examples typically balances the platform’s speed and payload against increasing maintenance and avionics upgrade needs; resale considerations for this specific unit are reflected in its stated value of $960,000. Operators evaluating similar airframes weigh mission fit, upgrade history and engine condition when comparing market alternatives and planning lifecycle maintenance.