N500LL
Learjet 35A (35A)
Gates Learjet Corporation (Learjet / Bombardier)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1930 NM
Range
451 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-02-25No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Learjet 35A (35A)
Overview
US registration (N500LL), standard airworthiness. Certificate issued 2022-02-25; airworthiness record dated 1976-11-18; registration expires 2025-02-28.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-2-2B (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 1930 nm
- Cruise: 436 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6-8 executive layout (club seating / divan) (common for the type). Small-cabin light business jet; limited baggage volume (~40 cu ft typical).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N500LL, is a 1976-built Learjet 35A with serial number 35-095 manufactured by Gates Learjet Corporation (Learjet / Bombardier). The aircraft is owned by BLACKBIRD AERO LLC, a corporation based in Boca Raton, FL, US, and operates on a United States civil registration. Current ownership by BLACKBIRD AERO LLC represents the most recent documented registry status for this airframe. Valuation records list the airframe at $960,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position among late-model Lear 35 variants.
The cabin of N500LL conforms to the type’s typical executive arrangement, featuring a 6–8 passenger layout commonly configured as club seating with a divan; the airframe is certified to accommodate up to 10 seats in total. Operating from its owner’s base in Boca Raton, FL, US, the aircraft’s performance—particularly its high cruise speed of 436 kts and long-range capability of 1,930 nm—suits intercity and regional executive missions, including point-to-point business travel over coastal and continental routes. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow common practices for 1970s-era Learjet 35A airframes powered by TFE731 engines, where lifecycle and inspection programs, parts availability, and engine shop visit history materially affect operational readiness and residual value. Interior amenity specifics beyond the typical executive layout are not published for this airframe.
The Learjet 35A family occupies a performance niche for light, long-range business jets from the 1970s and 1980s, prized for high cruise speeds, transcontinental legs, and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in the same market segment historically include other light jets offering similar speed and range profiles; buyer and charter demand for older Lear 35A airframes hinges on condition, avionics modernization, and engine status. For N500LL, the combination of age (1976 manufacture), serial 35-095, and a listed value of $960,000 places it in a resale category where maintenance history and any upgrades will be determinative for marketability.