N431CK

This specific airframe, registered as N431CK, is a 1981-built Learjet 35A (manufacturer: Gates Learjet Corp.) with serial number 35-431. The aircraft is recorded as owned and operated by Kalitta Charters LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and carries a United States registration. Ownership is listed under Kalitta Charters LLC with no other proprietors provided in the supplied data. The listed market valuation for this airframe is $960,000, a figure that reflects age, configuration and typical market comparables for late‑model Learjet 35A examples.

The cabin configuration for N431CK is described as a typical executive 8–10‑place club/divan layout; some listings for the airframe note no enclosed lav reported. The aircraft’s operational profile under Kalitta Charters LLC is consistent with light business jet charter and corporate transport missions, capable of medium‑to‑long‑range nonstop sectors owing to its 2,857 nm range and high‑altitude capability to 45,000 ft. Specific avionics fit and equipment lists are not provided in the supplied data; maintenance and operational considerations for this airframe would follow Learjet 35A fleet practices, including attention to TFE731 series engine support and aging‑airframe inspections.

The Learjet 35A occupies a long‑standing performance niche as a fast, light business jet with high cruise speed (418 kts) and transcontinental range for its class. Competing models historically include light jets that emphasize speed and range rather than cabin volume. Buyer and charter demand for aircraft like N431CK is influenced by engine program status, airframe total time, and interior condition; the listed valuation of $960,000 places this airframe within the used market where maintenance history and interior configuration materially affect resale or charter competitiveness.