N461MC

The airframe bearing tail number N461MC is a 2005-built Learjet 60 (60SE / 60XR series), serial 284, currently owned by Vital Aviation LLC of Austin, TX. The aircraft is US-registered and has been operated from its owner’s Austin base for corporate and charter missions; registration and operational control are maintained in the United States. Valuation records for this specific airframe indicate a market value of $3,600,000, reflecting its mid-2000s build, upgraded avionics, and executive interior condition. Maintenance status and lifecycle events have been managed under the owner’s LLC structure in Austin, with no other ownership changes published.

N461MC is fitted with an executive 8-passenger-style interior featuring a forward 2-place divan opposite a single forward chair, an aft 4-place club, and a belted lavatory, supported by a forward full-service galley suitable for extended executive missions. The avionics core is Collins Pro Line 4 with upgrades including Dual Collins EFIS, an EFD-871 flight director, Collins FMS/UNS‑1E with WAAS/LPV capability, supplemented by a Garmin GTN 725 and ADS‑B Out for airspace compliance and modern navigation flexibility. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include cross-country corporate trips and on-demand charter legs within the continental United States, taking advantage of the Learjet 60’s high cruise speed and long-range capability. Operator-based maintenance considerations emphasize PW305A engine support and avionics software/WAAS updates to sustain certified LPV approaches.

The Learjet 60 series occupies a mid-size light business jet niche characterized by high cruise speed, relatively long range for its class, and a 51,000 ft service ceiling, making it competitive for coast-to-coast and transcontinental missions. Competing models in its era include mid-size jets from Bombardier and Cessna that offer similar range and cabin amenities; the Learjet’s performance edge is its higher cruise speed and climb performance. Buyer and charter demand for 2000s-era Learjet 60s hinges on the airframe’s maintenance history, avionics modernization (as on N461MC), and engine life cycles; these factors also drive resale value and operating-cost considerations in the pre-owned market.