N38PS

The airframe bearing registration N38PS is a Gates Learjet 35A built in 1979 with serial number 35A-206, manufactured by Gates Learjet Corp. The aircraft is recorded as owned by ALLIANCE AIR PARTS ACQUISITIONS CORP., based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and is operated/kept in the United States registration system. Notable registry highlights include its continuous identification under the US registration and its current valuation of $960,000, reflecting condition and market factors for a late-1970s executive Learjet. The airframe’s status as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet is consistent with typical executive and parts-acquisition roles.

This specific Learjet 35A typically features a standard executive cabin in a 6–8-place layout, although the cabin configuration can vary by interior refit; the published entry lists a typical executive 6–8-place arrangement while the aircraft retains a maximum of 10 seats. Operated from its owner’s base in Oklahoma City, the airframe is suited to short‑to‑medium transcontinental flights within its 2,196 nm range and high-speed cruise profile of 440 kts, commonly used for executive transport, charter legs, or parts/asset repositioning by its corporate owner. Maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on continued support for the Garrett TFE731 series engines and airframe systems typical of late‑1970s Learjet models, consistent with operations originating from its US registry.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a long-standing niche as a light, high‑speed business jet notable for cruise performance and altitude capability up to 45,000 ft, competing historically with other light jets of its era. Market demand for airframes like this one is driven by buyers seeking high cruise speeds and efficient short-field performance, balanced against age‑related maintenance and avionics upgrade requirements. Resale and parts value are influenced by the airframe’s serial lineage (35A-206), engine type, and current ownership use, with an assessed market value of $960,000 reflecting these combined factors.