N500WF

This entry covers airframe N500WF, a production Learjet 31A built in 1996 with serial number 117. The jet is registered in the United States and is owned by CGR AVIATION LLC, a Pittsburgh, PA‑based corporation, per registry information. The operator-configured seating and registry summary indicate the airframe has been configured to 10 seats from its typical layout, and current valuation records list the airframe at $986,000. No other registry actions or transfers are published here beyond the current corporate ownership and valuation details.

The cabin of N500WF follows the Learjet 31A typical executive arrangement described as a 6–8 place club layout, although this specific airframe is operator-configured to 10 seats per registry summary, indicating reconfiguration for higher passenger density or shuttle-type missions. Avionics fit for the model is the AlliedSignal/Honeywell EFIS typical of the 31A, supporting the aircraft’s high‑altitude, fast‑cruise operations. Operational profiles for this airframe are consistent with short‑ to medium‑range executive transport and charter work within the continental US, leveraging a cruise of 441 kts and range of 1,250 nm from a Pittsburgh, PA owner base. Maintenance considerations for this registered configuration would include inspections and logbook linkage to the twin Garrett TFE731 powerplants and certification of the 10‑seat interior modification.

The Learjet 31A fills a niche for high‑speed, high‑altitude light business jets with a certified ceiling of 51,000 ft, offering rapid point‑to‑point travel over its 1,250 nm range. Competing aircraft in similar roles prioritize climb performance and speed over cabin volume; as noted here, the airframe’s reconfigured 10‑seat layout may appeal to operators seeking denser seating for charter or corporate shuttle missions. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific jet include age (built 1996), engine type (Garrett TFE731-2-2B) and the documented valuation of $986,000, factors that inform buyer demand and upkeep planning.