N56PA
Learjet 36A (36A)
GATES LEAR JET
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
2857 NM
Range
471 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-09-02| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2019-08-08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2010-02-01 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2010-11-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Learjet 36A (36A)
Overview
Registered to PHOENIX AIR GROUP INC (Cartersville, GA). Type/model: GATES LEAR JET 36A (MSN 36-023). Registration certificate issue 2013-09-26; last FAA action 2023-09-02; registration expiration 2029-09-30. Certification listed as Restricted / aerial-survey/military-support type operations.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 series (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 2857 nm
- Cruise: 418 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Model & Market Context
N56PA was a Gates/Learjet 36A (MSN 36-023) operated by Phoenix Air Group, registered in the United States. The airframe was built in 1976 and configured as a short-fuselage Learjet 36A optimized for extended range versus the Learjet 35 family. N56PA was destroyed in a fatal accident on 2023-05-10 off San Clemente Island while operating as callsign FENIX01; all three onboard were killed.
N56PA was operated by Phoenix Air Group from Cartersville, GA, commonly used on government/military support and aerial-survey type missions. The type normally carries a two-crew flightdeck and an executive/mission interior (typical layouts 4–8 passengers depending on mission), powered by two Garrett/Honeywell TFE731-series turbofan engines. Typical mission profiles for the model include long overwater transit, liaison, and light airlift or instrumentation/support sorties where a compact high-speed platform is required.
The Learjet 36A is a member of the Learjet 35/36 family introduced in the 1970s; the 36 variants trade cabin length for additional fuel capacity to extend range while retaining the high-speed cruise and 45,000 ft service ceiling typical of the family. The type is powered by TFE731 turbofans (≈3,500 lbf thrust class each), has a published maximum range around 2,700–2,850 nm and cruise in the ~420–440 kt range; service ceiling is ~45,000 ft and usable fuel ~1,100 US gal on production-standard aircraft. The model remains in limited operation today with niche roles for training, special-mission work and private/corporate use.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N56PA | N382TC | N41GJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 36-023 | 35-039 | 055 |
| Year Manufactured | 1976 | 1975 | 1984 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 2857 NM | 2857 NM | 2857 NM |
| Max Speed | 471 MPH | 471 MPH | 471 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 - 19,999 lbs | Class 2 (12,500 - 19,999 lbs) | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |