N515KS

This article covers the specific Learjet 45 airframe bearing tail number N515KS, constructor serial 211, built in 2002. The airframe is owned by CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Ankeny, IA, US, and is registered in the US. Publicly available records for this registration indicate the airframe is operated from the owner's stated home base in Ankeny; no additional public record of other ownership transfers or significant registry actions is provided in the supplied data. Interior configuration details for this particular airframe are not published beyond a typical series layout.

The cabin for this airframe is described against the series standard as a typical 8-place executive double-club layout with a forward galley and aft lavatory; the specific interior fit and finish for N515KS are not publicly listed. Avionics for the Learjet 45 series are commonly the Honeywell Primus 1000, which is noted as the typical fit for this airframe class and would support mixed corporate charter and owner-flown operations if installed. With its twelve-seat certification and executive-configured cabin, the airframe is commonly utilized on medium-haul corporate missions, positioning flights, and on-demand charter services radiating from its Ankeny base. Maintenance considerations for this individual aircraft align with standard Learjet 45 practices, including time-between-overhaul scheduling for the TFE731 engines and adherence to Learjet-series structural inspections.

The Learjet 45 occupies the light-to-mid-size business jet niche with transcontinental regional capability, combining a high cruise speed of 465 kts and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Competitors in its class include other light-cabin business jets offering similar cruise and range figures; buyers and charter operators typically value the type for speed, runway performance, and cabin flexibility. For resale and operational economics, the airframe’s 2002 build year and specific serial number 211 inform maintenance history assessments and market valuation, while owner-operated examples such as CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC often emphasize localized operational deployment and lifecycle maintenance planning.