N480ME

This entry covers the specific Learjet 31A airframe registered as N480ME, built in 1993 with serial number 31-085. The aircraft is registered in the US; detailed ownership chronology and operator base are not published in the provided data. The airframe appeared in a public listing reporting seven seats, indicating a typical executive interior fit for its class. No valuation or condition history beyond the build year and public listing note is available in the supplied dataset.

The cabin conforms to a typical 6–7 passenger executive layout with the specific public listing for this airframe reporting 7 seats, consistent with light corporate shuttle and owner-flown configurations. Avionics fit and specific interior appointments for this tail number are not published; operators of similar Learjet 31A examples commonly configure the cockpit for two-pilot IFR operations and fit the cabin for short-haul executive missions. With a cruise of 418 kts and a range of 2,008 nm, the aircraft is well suited to high-speed regional hops and coast-to-coast transits in the continental US when payload and fuel planning permit. Maintenance records, unique amenities, and the operator’s home base are not published in the available data.

The Learjet 31A occupies the high-speed light business jet niche within the Learjet family, offering fast cruise and a high-altitude ceiling (45,000 ft) that appeal to operators prioritizing speed and climb performance. Competing models in this segment historically include light Citations and older light Gulfstream or Dassault offerings scaled to similar missions. Given the airframe’s 1993 build year and seven-seat executive cabin, buyers and charter operators typically weigh factors such as avionics upgrades, engine cycles, and interior refurbishment when assessing maintenance and resale value. The model’s strong cruise performance (418 kts) and transcontinental-ish range (2,008 nm) keep it relevant for certain owner-operators and niche charter roles despite age-related maintenance and upgrade considerations.