N455NJ
Learjet 45XR (45XR)
Bombardier Aerospace
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1685 NM
Range
463 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-05-23| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Learjet 45XR (45XR)
Overview
U.S. registration N455NJ assigned to NORTHERN JET MANAGEMENT INC (Grand Rapids, MI). Certificate issued 2024-05-23; registration expires 2031-05-31. Mode S A585E4; serial 45-437.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-20BR (3650 lbf each)
- Range: 1685 nm
- Cruise: 436 kts
- Seats: 9
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive 8–9 place club/sofa layout with belted aft lavatory (typical 45XR configuration) Flat-floor executive cabin, enclosed aft lavatory, forward galley; typical external baggage ~50 cu ft. Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 / associated Honeywell avionics suites (typical Learjet 45XR fit)
Model & Market Context
This article covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N455NJ, a Learjet 45XR manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace with serial number 45-437. Build year: Not published. The airframe is owned by NORTHERN JET MANAGEMENT INC (type: corporation, location: Grand Rapids, MI, US), which serves as the listed operator/home base for registry purposes. Notable registry actions: Not published. The airframe is assigned an estimated market valuation of $3,400,000, reflecting its configuration and typical condition assumptions for the model.
The cabin of this specific Learjet 45XR is fitted in the typical executive 8–9 place club/sofa layout with belted aft lavatory configuration, providing seating capacity for 9 and an aft belted lavatory as standard. Avionics fit for this airframe follows the typical Honeywell Primus 1000 / associated Honeywell avionics suites installation found on Learjet 45XR examples. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft, given its range of 1,685 nm and cruise of 436 kts, would include short- to medium-range corporate transport and on-demand charter flights operated from its base in Grand Rapids, MI, US. Maintenance considerations align with managing twin Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines and the integrated Honeywell avionics suite; specifics of this airframe’s maintenance history are Not published.
The Learjet 45XR represents Bombardier Aerospace’s light-to-midsize business jet offering with a high-altitude ceiling of 51,000 ft and a cruise speed of 436 kts, placing it competitively in fast, short- to medium-range transport missions. Competing models in the same performance niche typically emphasize similar speed and climb capabilities; buyer and charter demand for a configured executive cabin and Honeywell avionics remain steady where mission profiles match the aircraft’s 1,685 nm range. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on lifecycle management of the Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines and avionics modernization potential, factors that contribute to the stated valuation of $3,400,000.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N455NJ | N1088 | N111RZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 45-437 | 5798 | 5792 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 9 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 1685 NM | 4045 NM | 4123 NM |
| Max Speed | 463 MPH | 470 MPH | 488 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |