N511KD

The airframe bears registration N511KD and is a 1994-built Learjet 31A with serial number 088. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation Wood Automotive, Inc., based in Cropwell, AL, US; it has been operated from that owner’s home base since acquisition. Notable registry actions include its continued US registration and a documented cabin refurbishment completed in 2018 that upgraded the forward belted lavatory. As of the latest data this airframe carries an estimated market value of $1,295,000, reflecting age, avionics fit, and recent interior work.

The cabin of this specific Learjet 31A is laid out with a mid four-place club and a three-place aft divan, complemented by a forward refreshment center and a forward belted lavatory that was refurbished in 2018. Its avionics complement combines Bendix/King and Honeywell components, including dual KFC-3100 autopilots/flight directors, a Universal UNS-1EW FMS, Honeywell VN-411 navigation radios, Honeywell RDR-2000 weather radar, Bendix/King TCAS-II, an ACSS NXT-700 transponder, and an AirCell ST-3100 Iridium satphone, supporting both enroute and oceanic operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to mid-range executive transport and high-speed point-to-point trips from the owner’s base in Cropwell, Alabama, leveraging the aircraft’s long cruise speed and transcontinental range. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect age-related inspections and avionics upkeep tied to its mixed Bendix/King–Honeywell suite.

The Learjet 31A occupies the high-performance light jet niche with a top certified ceiling of 51,000 ft, offering rapid climb and high-speed cruise around 441 kts, appealing to owners prioritizing speed and altitude capability. Competing models in this sector include other high-performance light jets that emphasize similar short-field performance and high cruise speeds. Market demand for late-model 1990s Learjet 31As is moderated by airframe age and maintenance history; avionics upgrades and interior refurbishments, such as this airframe’s 2018 cabin work, are influential factors in resale valuation and charter appeal. Maintenance and resale considerations for this aircraft will weigh TFE731 engine program status and continued investment in avionics and interior condition relative to its $1,295,000 valuation.