N41RA

The airframe bearing tail number N41RA is a 1979-built Learjet 35A, constructor serial 35-215. It has been operated in corporate/charter roles and is recorded as owned by Royal Air Freight Inc (a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US) and presently carries a US registration. The aircraft’s registry and operator history indicate continuous commercial utility under its corporate owner; ownership by Royal Air Freight Inc has defined its operational basing and maintenance oversight. Valuation records list the airframe at approximately $960,000, reflecting age, airframe hours, and market positioning for late-1970s small business jets.

This specific Learjet 35A airframe typically features a compact corporate cabin configured for up to 10 occupants, optimized for short to medium-length executive missions. Avionics fit for the series commonly support high-speed, high-altitude routing; this airframe’s cruise capability of 436 kts and service ceiling of 45,000 ft enable efficient point-to-point charters and freight/priority courier tasks from its home base in Waterford, MI. Typical mission profiles for this installation include regional business travel and time-sensitive cargo or courier flights carried out by Royal Air Freight Inc, with maintenance considerations focused on aging airframe systems and TFE731-series engine lifecycle management. Interior appointments and specific avionics fit for this serial are dependent on operator refits and are not detailed in the registry data provided.

The Learjet 35A family occupies the light, high-speed business jet niche, valued for its speed, range near 1,930 nm, and high-altitude performance. Competing models historically include other light jets with similar mission capabilities; buyer and charter demand for late-1970s airframes is influenced by operating costs, avionics modernization needs, and engine overhaul cycles for the TFE731-2 series. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1979 airframe center on remaining structural life, avionics upgrades, and the economics of supporting older systems relative to its listed value of $960,000.