N312TL

This entry describes airframe N312TL, a 1999-built Learjet 31A with manufacturer serial number 31-172. The airframe is documented as owned by STERLING AIRCRAFT LLC, a corporate owner based in Anaheim, CA, US, and carries a United States registration. The aircraft is reported at a market valuation of $1,112,192, reflecting its late-1990s build and configuration. Maintenance, operation and registry records for this specific serial have centered on corporate executive transport operations from its California base.

The cabin of N312TL is fitted in a typical executive layout, featuring a three-seat divan plus four individual adjustable seats, with a belted lavatory option and a forward galley/refreshment cabinet, supporting executive and on-demand charter missions. The avionics suite is described as the common Learjet 31A fitment, with Bendix/King EFIS-50 and KFC-3100 autopilot alongside various Bendix/King navigation and communications equipment, providing a conventional glass/autopilot integration for the model. Based in Anaheim, California under corporate ownership, the aircraft’s performance profile—short-to-medium range combined with high cruise speed and altitude capability—makes it suitable for transcontinental point-to-point executive transport and time-sensitive business missions. Maintenance considerations reflect the TFE731-series engines and avionics common to 31A operators, with parts and shop support typical of late-model Learjet fleets.

The Learjet 31A occupies a light, high-performance business jet niche known for high cruise speed (here 441 kts) and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, offering rapid point-to-point capability for up to 10 occupants. Competing types in the segment historically include other light-cabin business jets offering similar speed and short-field performance. Buyer and charter demand for late-1990s 31A airframes is influenced by engine and avionics condition, refurbishment of executive interiors, and the availability of Honeywell TFE731 support; resale and maintenance economics are reflected in the stated valuation of $1,112,192 for this US-registered airframe.