N550TC

The airframe bearing tail number N550TC is a 1982-built Learjet 55, serial 55-034, manufactured by Gates Learjet (Learjet Inc.). The certificate and registration identify the owner as CONTINENTAL JET LLC of Vero Beach, FL, US, and the aircraft carries a United States registration. The entry on contemporary records for this specific airframe highlights its continuous civilian ownership and registry as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet; notable ownership is the operator-level registration under CONTINENTAL JET LLC in Vero Beach. Condition and valuation details are not published in the supplied data.

This specific Learjet 55 (serial 55-034, N550TC) is configured to accommodate up to 13 seats, supporting typical short- to medium-range business missions consistent with a 2,244 nm ferry or trip capability and a cruise speed near 420 kts. Operated from its home base in Vero Beach, FL under the listed owner, the aircraft’s twin TFE731-3A-2B turbofan engines provide the thrust and climb capability required to operate to a maximum service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Published data do not include an individual avionics fit or interior specification; therefore, details on cabin layout, unique onboard amenities, and maintenance status for this airframe are not provided.

The Learjet 55 occupies a mid-size business jet role within its family, offering transcontinental capability at high cruise speeds and altitudes appropriate for corporate and charter missions given the 2,244 nm range and 51,000 ft ceiling. Powered by a pair of Honeywell (Garrett) TFE731-3A-2B engines producing 3,700 lbf each, the type targets operators seeking fast point-to-point travel with up to 13 seats. Market considerations for this airframe typically emphasize engine and airframe maintenance status, retrofit avionics, and interior refurbishment when assessing operational utility or resale, though specific appraisal factors for N550TC are not supplied in the provided data.