N49WL

This airframe, registered as N49WL, is a Learjet 35A built in 1981 with serial number 35-457. It is owned by the Tucson, Arizona–based corporation RFS AIR LLC, and operates from a US registry with a corporate operator/home base in Tucson, AZ. The airframe is noted in records as a mature business jet with a current market value assessed at $960,000 and a configuration reflecting long-term executive use; no specific historic incidents are published in the provided data. Ownership and registry details indicate corporate operation rather than individual private ownership.

The aircraft is fitted in a typical six‑place executive cabin layout, configured for small‑group business transport and likely short to mid‑international ferry legs within its published range. Avionics are identified generically as Collins equipment, consistent with Pro Line/Collins suites commonly installed or retrofitted on the type; specific retrofit status or panel version for this serial is not detailed. Typical mission profiles for this airframe under corporate ownership include regional business trips and on‑demand charter flights within the Continental US and to nearby international destinations, leveraging the jet’s high cruise speed and transcontinental range. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the older build year (1981) and common lifecycle items for TFE731‑powered Learjet 35A examples, with operator‑managed inspections and avionics updates as typical for corporate fleets.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a performance niche as a light, high‑speed business jet with high cruise speed (here 436 kts) and relatively long range for its class (1,990 nm), appealing to buyers who prioritize speed and climb capability to high cruise altitudes (45,000 ft). Competing models in the light‑jet segment include early Citation and Falcon light models; market demand tends toward well‑maintained, upgraded examples due to operating economics and avionics modernization requirements. Resale considerations for this airframe emphasize engine program status, avionics retrofits (Collins suite versions), and total time since manufacture when benchmarking the reported value of $960,000.