N357CK

The airframe bearing tail number N357CK is a 1980-built Learjet 35A, constructor serial 35-323, manufactured by Gates Learjet Corp.. The airframe is registered to KALITTA CHARTERS LLC, an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, which has operated the jet as a company-owned charter/transport asset from its U.S. registry. The FAA registry entry for this airframe lists a ten-seat configuration, while typical corporate fit-outs of the type commonly show a six-to-eight passenger executive layout; the current market valuation recorded for this specific airframe is $900,000, a figure that reflects age, configuration and current condition as listed in the registry.

This airframe is configured in a typical executive cabin arrangement described generically as a six–eight passenger layout, while the registry lists 10 seats; the discrepancy indicates a possible combi or densified seating/charter setup used by the owner-operator. Operated from the owner’s base in Ypsilanti, MI, US, the aircraft’s mission profile under KALITTA CHARTERS LLC is consistent with short- to medium-range executive transport and on-demand charter flights leveraging the Learjet 35A’s high cruise speed and transcontinental capability up to 2,125 nm. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe follow the twin TFE731-series engine maintenance schedules and aging-airframe inspections typical for a 1980 airframe, with valuation influenced by avionics fit, interior condition and life-limited component status as reflected in the recorded $900,000 value.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a market niche as a light, fast business jet offering high cruise speeds (436 kts) and a service ceiling to 45,000 ft, used for executive transport and air charter. Competing types in its era included other light jets with similar ranges; buyer and charter demand for specific airframes like N357CK is sensitive to interior configuration (registry-listed 10 seats vs. typical 6–8), engine hours and maintenance records. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial 35-323 include ongoing TFE731 support, structural aging inspections and the economic trade-off reflected in the recorded $900,000 valuation.