N298EF

This entry covers airframe N298EF, a 1997-built Learjet 60 bearing manufacturer serial number 103. The airframe was produced by Learjet Inc and is registered in the US; it is owned by LEAR 007 J R LLC, an LLC based in Miami, FL, US. At some point under that ownership the aircraft has been maintained and operated from Miami as its effective home base. The airframe is valued at approximately $2,000,000, reflecting its age, configuration and market position.

The cabin on N298EF conforms to a typical executive layout for the model: a 7–8 place executive layout with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, while registry information allows operation as 2‑crew + up to 9 passenger and an 11 passenger limit. Avionics for this pre‑XR Learjet 60 are typically the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite, which will dictate current avionics support and upgrade paths for the owner/operator. Typical missions for this airframe include transcontinental and regional executive transport within the aircraft’s 2,418 nm range and high‑speed cruise around 436 kts, operating regularly from its Miami base on business charter or corporate shuttle profiles. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin PW305A engines and airframe age, with owner maintenance programs likely focused on engine shop visits, avionics obsolescence mitigation and interior refurbishment cycles.

The Learjet 60 occupies a midsize light‑jet niche offering high cruise speeds, transcontinental range and a 51,000 ft service ceiling, competing historically with other light-to-midsize business jets. Demand in the used market emphasizes low‑time engines and recent avionics or interior updates; for N298EF the presence of a Pro Line 4 fit and a documented LLC owner in Miami supports continued charter or owner‑operator use. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on the cost of engine overhauls, potential avionics upgrades from Pro Line 4, and interior reconfiguration to match current charter or corporate standards.