N351TX

The airframe bearing registration N351TX is a 1977-built Gates Learjet 35A with manufacturer serial number 35A-127. The aircraft is owned by Dodson International Parts Inc, a corporate owner based in Rantoul, KS, US, and is registered in the US. As a late-1970s Learjet 35A example it appears in the corporate/parts-owner category rather than active title transfers to large charter operators; its listed market valuation is $960,000, reflecting its age and configuration. Public records do not list a detailed operational history beyond current ownership and registration details.

The cabin for this airframe follows the model-typical executive layout and is described generically as a Typical 6–10 passenger executive layout (model-typical; specific interior for N351TX not publicly listed); the specific interior fit, finishes and avionics suite for N351TX are not published. Operated from a corporate base in Rantoul, KS, US, the Learjet 35A configuration supports short- to mid-range corporate missions and point-to-point business travel up to its published ferry/range capability. Maintenance and operational considerations for this particular aircraft are consistent with older Learjet 35A airframes: aging-system inspections, specialized TFE731 engine support, and parts logistics — especially relevant given ownership by a parts-focused corporation. Typical mission profiles would emphasize speed and climb performance to higher cruise altitudes near its 45,000 ft ceiling.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed business jet with strong high-altitude capability and efficient long-range cruise for its class. Competitors historically include other light-cabin turbofan business jets offering similar speed and range; demand tends to come from owner-operators, corporate fleets and specialized charter/parts markets. For an airframe like 35A-127, resale and operational economics hinge on engine time, avionics modernizations, and airframe condition; its valuation at $960,000 reflects those resale considerations alongside ongoing maintenance and parts availability.