N531P
Learjet 55
Gates Learjet (Learjet/Bombardier lineage)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2244 NM
Range
483 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-05-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Learjet 55
Overview
U.S. registration N531P (Learjet 55, MSN 55-093). Registered to PerAir Corp of Manhasset Hills, NY. Airworthiness dated 1983-12-11; certificate action recorded 2012-07-30 and later registry activity in 2023. Mode S hex A6B569.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell / Garrett TFE731-3A-2B (3700 lbf each)
- Range: 2244 nm
- Cruise: 419 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive club / facing seats typically configured for 6–8 passengers with an enclosed aft lavatory and small galley (layouts vary by operator). Executive leather seating, fold-out tables, enclosed aft lav; interior condition and exact layout depend on refurbishments and owner configuration. Avionics: Typical fitments include Collins EFIS-85 / APS-85 autopilot / UNS-1A FMS or equivalent retrofits (varies by shipset and upgrade history).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N531P, is a 1983-build Learjet 55 with serial number 55-093, produced by Gates Learjet within the broader Learjet/Bombardier lineage. The aircraft is owned by PERAIR CORP (a corporation) and is based in Manhasset Hills, NY, US, where it is operated and maintained under a US registration. The shipset combines early-1980s manufacture with common retrofit paths for avionics and systems; the listed market valuation for this specific airframe is $900,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and assumed maintenance history. No additional public history of registry actions or prior owners is published in the supplied data.
The cabin for this Learjet 55 is described in executive club, facing-seat configurations typically accommodating 6–8 passengers in practice, though the overall certified seating is 13; layouts vary by operator and this ship commonly features an enclosed aft lavatory and a small galley. Typical avionics fitments noted for the model and possible retrofits for this airframe include Collins EFIS-85, APS-85 autopilot, and a UNS-1A FMS or equivalent equipment depending on upgrade history and operator preference. Operational profiles for N531P would habitually include short- to medium-range executive transport and charter missions from its Manhasset Hills base, with maintenance considerations centering on engines, age-related airframe inspections, and the specifics of any avionics refreshes installed.
The Learjet 55 occupies a mid-size light business jet niche within the Gates Learjet family, offering transcontinental range performance versus earlier light jets and higher cruise and ceiling capability than many smaller turbofan models. Competing types in the market era include other 1980s light-to-midsize business jets, and resale demand tends to reflect airframe condition, engine TBO status, and avionics fitment; the $900,000 valuation on this airframe implies a market positioned toward cost-conscious buyers or operators seeking platform capability with planned upgrades. Maintenance and resale considerations for this model commonly emphasize the cost and timing of engine overhauls, avionics modernization, and the availability of spares consistent with its production lineage.