N292ME

This entry covers airframe N292ME, a Gates Learjet 35A built in 1980 with serial number 35-292. The airframe is manufactured by Gates Learjet Corp. and is registered in the United States; it is owned and operated by N292ME LLC, an LLC based in Englewood, CO, US. Registry data and operator records indicate continued civilian use with valuation and condition assessed at approximately $960,000. Documentation notes standard executive configurations as well as examples configured for medevac operations in photographed examples, reflecting role flexibility for this particular airframe.

The cabin of N292ME is described as a typical 6–10-place executive layout but has been observed in configurations adapted for medevac missions, indicating modular interior arrangements on this airframe. Avionics fits vary across the fleet and this aircraft’s equipment history includes Collins-series installations and the common Pro Line retrofit paths, with many Learjet 35/35A airframes — including this one — receiving FMS/GPS and ADS‑B upgrades over time. Operating from its home base in Englewood, CO, US, the airframe is suited to short to medium-range executive or special-mission flights consistent with its 1,990 nm range and high-speed cruise capability. Maintenance considerations for this specific example reflect standard service regimes for Honeywell TFE731-series engines and airframe modernization trends documented for similar Learjet 35A aircraft.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a light, long-range business-jet niche characterized by high cruise speeds and transcontinental short-field capability for its class. Competing models typically include other light to midsize business jets offering similar speed and range; buyer and charter demand for well-maintained 35A airframes often centers on mission flexibility, including executive transport and medevac roles. Resale and maintenance considerations for N292ME emphasize the condition and upgrade status of avionics (FMS/GPS, ADS‑B) and the service history of its twin Honeywell TFE731-2 engines, factors that materially influence valuation in the current used-aircraft market.