N31ZV

This airframe, registered as N31ZV, is a 1996-built Learjet 31A manufactured by Learjet Inc. and completed as serial number 127. The airframe is recorded as owned by EZAIR INTERNATIONAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT INC, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and appears on the U.S. registry as a corporate-operated airframe. No public record of prior owners or major registry transfers is provided in the supplied data. The aircraft’s condition and market placement are reflected by a listed value of $986,000, consistent with mature light business jet examples of its vintage.

The cabin layout for this specific airframe follows a typical executive configuration with 4–6 place club seating and options for a forward belted lavatory and divan; however, FAA records list 10 seats for this airframe, indicating certification for up to that number. Avionics fit is the Bendix/King EFIS-50 with KFC-3100 autopilot, a configuration typical of 31A production aircraft and suitable for high-altitude, fast-climb profiles. In operation, the jet’s 1,631 nm range and 441 kt cruise make it well suited to short transcontinental hops and high-speed regional charters originating from a corporate base in Wilmington, DE. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would center on aging TFE731 engine program status, avionics support for legacy EFIS hardware, and records necessary for corporate leasing operations.

The Learjet 31A occupies the light, high-performance end of the business jet market, valued for high cruise speeds and a 51,000 ft service ceiling that permit fast routing and efficient climb profiles. Competing models historically include light-cabin Citations and other small business jets offering differing payload/range balances; buyers often select the 31A for speed and altitude capability rather than maximum cabin volume. Market demand and resale value for a 1996 serial-number 127 airframe depend on engine program status, avionics refresh requirements, and structural/avionics upgrade history; the listed $986,000 reflects those common depreciation and support-cost factors.