N60GD

This entry covers airframe N60GD, a Gates Learjet Corp-built Learjet 55 manufactured in 1982 with manufacturer's serial 035. The type has been operated in U.S. civil registry and is currently owned by 1MG LLC (an LLC based in Fort Wayne, IN, US), which appears as the primary recorded operator and base for routine operations. The airframe retains its U.S. registration and in recent listings has been valued at $1,500,000, reflecting its vintage production year, installed systems and airframe condition relative to the light-to-midsize business jet market. No other prior ownership transfers or registry cancellations are published in the supplied data.

The airframe is certified for a high-density cabin up to 13 seats but is typically outfitted in an executive configuration accommodating seven–eight passengers with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, matching common Learjet 55 interiors. Avionics for this specific aircraft are listed as a Collins suite with related navigation and communication equipment; many 55-series installations are retrofitted with legacy EFIS and flight-management hardware, and common configurations include Collins/Universal UNS-1D, TCAS-II and EGPWS which align with reported equipment on this model. Typical missions flown from the Fort Wayne, Indiana base would be regional and domestic business travel within the 2,244 nm ferry range and at cruise speeds near 420 kt, exploiting the type’s high-altitude capability to FL510 for efficient point-to-point trips. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its vintage status, the need to support TFE731 engine programs and avionics upgrade paths where operators elect to modernize legacy flight decks.

The Learjet 55 occupies a niche as a light-to-midsize, fast business jet offering transcontinental capability for its era, with a maximum service ceiling of 51,000 ft and long-range performance for point-to-point missions. Competing models historically include other 1970s–1980s light/midsize business jets with similar speed and range; buyer and charter demand centers on operators seeking a balance of speed, altitude performance and cabin flexibility. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize airframe hours, engine program status for the TFE731-3A powerplants, and the extent of avionics retrofits—factors that directly influence the reported market value of $1,500,000 for this particular airframe.