N555VR

This entry concerns the specific airframe N555VR, a 2004-built Bombardier Learjet 45 with manufacturer's serial number 45-257. The airframe is recorded as owned by MDE AVIATION LEASING LLC, an LLC based in Saint Paul, MN, US, and is registered in the US. The jet carries a typical mid-2000s avionics fit and executive interior, and current valuation data lists the airframe at $3,200,000, reflecting market pricing for 2004 Learjet 45 airframes in serviceable condition. Registration and ownership are held by a Minnesota-based leasing company, indicating use in lease or charter operations rather than private long-term owner operation.

The cabin of this Learjet 45 is fitted in a typical 8–12 executive layout with double-club seating, a forward galley and the option for a belted aft lavatory, supporting corporate shuttle, on-demand charter and owner/manager transport missions. Avionics are the common Honeywell Primus 1000 fit found on 45-series jets, enabling glass‑cockpit flight operations and integration with standard navigation and communications suites of the era. With a cruise of 436 kts and a range near 1,968 nm, typical routes would include medium-haul regional transits and point-to-point business flights from the operator’s base in Saint Paul, MN or leased deployments elsewhere. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with mid-life airframe inspections, engine TBO monitoring for the TFE731-20AR engines and avionics upgrades when required to meet contemporary air traffic system mandates.

The Bombardier Learjet 45 occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes (ceiling 51,000 ft) compared with turboprops and many light jets. Competing models include other light-to-mid-size jets offering similar ranges and cabin capacities; buyers and charter operators prize the Learjet 45 for speed and runway performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2004 airframe like 45-257 focus on engine cycles, avionics currency (Honeywell Primus 1000) and interior refurbishments, factors that drive valuation toward the listed $3,200,000 level for a serviceable, lease-ready airframe.