N35LJ

This entry covers airframe N35LJ, a production-year 1979 Learjet 35A built by Gates Learjet Corp. and bearing serial number 240. The airframe is currently registered in the US and is registered to DELTA BRAVO LLC of Taylorville, IL, US, reflecting its latest ownership record and operator home base. As a mature small business jet the aircraft is valued at $960,000, a figure consistent with late-1970s Learjet airframes operated with upgraded systems and active maintenance programs. Notable registry data emphasize the fixed ownership identity and operator-configured cabin seating reflecting its executive role.

The airframe is equipped in an operator-configured executive layout, with the registration showing 10 seats while common layouts for the model typically range from 6–8 passengers in club/divan arrangements; this indicates interior modifications to maximize seating density for this specific owner. Typical missions for this airframe include short- to medium-range point-to-point executive transport within its 1,990 nm range and high-speed cruise at about 436 kts, operating from regional U.S. bases such as the owner’s Taylorville, Illinois location. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow Learjet 35A practice—attention to aging airframe systems, life-limited components on the Garrett TFE731 series engines and configuration-dependent interior maintenance—driven by the aircraft’s 1979 manufacture date and current valuation.

The Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche for light, high-speed transcontinental hops and high-altitude cruise with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, competing historically against other light business jets offering similar speed and range. Buyer and charter demand for late-model Learjet 35A airframes centers on operators seeking economical high-speed transports with relatively low acquisition cost; the listed value of $960,000 reflects market considerations including age, installed engines (2× Garrett TFE731 series), cabin condition and avionics fit. Resale and maintenance planning for this airframe must account for serial-specific history (s/n 240), owner/operator continuity under DELTA BRAVO LLC, and lifecycle costs typical of the model class.