N335KB

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N335KB, a 1985-built Learjet 35A with serial number 35-588. The airframe is owned by SHELT WILLIAM J (an individual) and is recorded as based in Denton, TX, US, operating on a US civil registration. The aircraft carries a documented civilian valuation of $960,000 and is recorded in databases with its manufacturer listed as Gates Learjet Corp.. Notable registry actions are limited in the dataset; the most salient ownership note is the current individual ownership in Denton.

This specific Learjet 35A airframe is associated with a cabin role that includes a military-type fit described as C-21A utility transport / ~8 passenger configuration (military); civil interior layouts for the model traditionally vary, with typical seating arrangements accommodating 6–10 pax. As a versatile light business jet, this airframe would normally be used on short- to medium-range missions consistent with its 1,930 nm range and 418 kt cruise, serving private owner-operators or ad hoc charter tasks from its Denton, TX base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the Learjet 35A fleet norms, including attention to its twin Honeywell TFE731-2-2B turbofan engines and aging airframe systems given the 1985 build year. No specific avionics or interior refurbishment records are provided in the supplied data.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a long-standing niche as a light, fast business jet prized for high-speed cruise and relatively low operating cost among small twinjets. With two TFE731-2-2B engines producing 3,500 lbf each and a service ceiling to 45,000 ft, the type competes against contemporaries such as older Cessna Citation models and small Gulfstream or Hawker light jets in the pre-owned market. A 1985 airframe like 35-588 typically faces buyer scrutiny on engine cycles, avionics modernization, and interior condition; market demand is driven by owner-operators and cost-conscious charter operators seeking performance at a modest acquisition price point near its listed $960,000 valuation.