N453CK

This airframe, registered as N453CK, is a 2001-built Learjet 45 with manufacturer serial number 45-187. It is operated and owned by Kalitta Charters LLC, an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, United States, and is held on the US civil registry. The airframe has been maintained in executive configuration and is valued at $7,500,000 based on the provided assessment. No other ownership transitions or registry actions are published in the supplied data.

The cabin is an executive flat-floor layout commonly fitted for 8–12 passengers and in this specific airframe is reported with 12 seats; typical onboard arrangements include a forward galley, forward and aft lavatories, and club seating layouts. Avionics fit for the type on this aircraft follows Honeywell Primus-style EFIS installations, consistent with operator-upgraded suites seen on the Learjet 45 series. Operated by Kalitta Charters LLC from Ypsilanti, MI, the aircraft is configured for short- to mid-range business and charter missions within its nearly 2,000 nm range and high-speed cruise profile. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with twin-engine business jet practices for Honeywell TFE731-series engines and the Learjet 45 airframe systems; routine checks support operation to its certified ceiling of 51,000 ft.

The Learjet 45 occupies a light business jet niche with a combination of high cruise speed and high-altitude capability, exemplified by this airframe’s 464 kts cruise and 51,000 ft ceiling. Competing models in the class include other light-to-medium cabin business jets offering similar mission ranges near 1,968 nm; operators and buyers often prioritize cabin layout flexibility and upgraded avionics such as Honeywell Primus-style EFIS. Resale and maintenance considerations center on airframe hours, engine TBO status for the Honeywell TFE731-20 engines, and the condition of interior refurbishments—factors that would influence market demand relative to the listed $7,500,000 valuation.