N355UA

This entry covers airframe N355UA, a Gates Learjet 55 (Longhorn) built in 1984 with manufacturer serial number 114. The aircraft was produced by Gates Learjet Corp. and is registered in the US; it is recorded as owned by VOLERJET BUSINESS CORP, a Non-citizen corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US. The airframe’s registry reflects corporate ownership rather than individual private ownership, and its estimated market valuation is $800,000, indicating an asset in the mature pre-owned business-jet sector.

The cabin of N355UA is configured to accommodate 13 seats, consistent with the Learjet 55 (Longhorn) series’ emphasis on light-to-medium sized business transport and charter missions. Specific avionics fit and interior finish for this airframe are Not published; typical operations for this model include transcontinental and regional corporate flights that leverage its 2,244 nm range and high cruise speed. The registered owner, VOLERJET BUSINESS CORP of Wilmington, DE, US, serves as the operator/home base for operational planning and maintenance oversight. As a 1984-built airframe powered by the widely used TFE731 family, maintenance considerations focus on age-related airframe inspections, engine overhaul cycles, and the availability of certified replacement components for an aircraft at this valuation level.

The Gates Learjet 55 (Longhorn) occupies a performance niche between light and midsize business jets, offering high cruise speeds (419 kts) and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft suited to expedited point-to-point corporate travel. Competing models historically include later light-midsize jets that emphasize upgraded avionics and range; demand for a 1984 Learjet 55 typically comes from operators seeking high-speed regional capability at lower acquisition cost. Resale and maintenance considerations for N355UA reflect its age, the economics of supporting older Honeywell TFE731 engines, and a market valuation of approximately $800,000, which can influence decisions between investing in refurbishment versus replacement.