N549PA

This airframe, registered as N549PA, is a single Gates Learjet 35A built in 1977 with manufacturer's serial number 119. It is a narrow‑body executive jet of the fixed-wing multi-engine category and is currently recorded as owned by CFF AIR INC, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US. The aircraft carries a US registration and its recorded market valuation is $960,000, reflecting its status as a mature but operational airframe for its type. Ownership is listed to a single corporate entity in Wilmington, indicating stable corporate custody rather than an active commercial operator history.

The airframe is typically fitted in a 6–8 passenger executive layout common to the Learjet 35/35A family, although this specific example is certificated for 10 seats, allowing for flexible configurations between passenger, combination, and light cargo roles. Typical missions for this configuration include short‑to‑medium sector business travel and air taxi or on‑demand charter within the contiguous United States, taking advantage of the type’s high cruise speed of 418 kts and transcontinental range of 2,857 nm. Based from its corporate owner’s Wilmington, DE location, flight operations would likely focus on regional northeastern routes as well as longer point‑to‑point missions up to the stated range. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the Learjet 35A’s established program, with emphasis on aging‑airframe inspections and engine TFE731 lifecycle management.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a long‑standing niche as a light, fast business jet known for high cruise speed and relatively long range for its class. It competes historically with light jets such as the Cessna Citation I series and early Hawker variants, appealing to buyers seeking performance over cabin volume. Resale and operating considerations for a 1977 serial 119 example include airframe fatigue tracking, avionics upgrade needs, and ongoing support for the TFE731 engines—factors that are reflected in the recorded value of $960,000.