N61RA
Learjet 35A (35A)
Gates Learjet Corp. (Learjet / Bombardier family)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1930 NM
Range
471 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-04-28| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Learjet 35A (35A)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, Waterford, MI; certificate issue 2021-03-12, active through 2028-03-31. Mode S hex A7EDDD.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell (Garrett) TFE731 series (TFE731-2/-2B common) (3500 lbf each)
- Range: 1930 nm
- Cruise: 418 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6–8 place executive layout (club seating with divan) — registry lists up to 10 seats; exact interior may vary by retrofit Executive interior with passenger seating and small galley/lavatory typical of 35A conversions (specific cabin refit details not publicly listed) Avionics: Varies by aircraft (many 35A airframes receive Collins/Honeywell retrofits; specific fit for N61RA not published)
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N61RA, a production Learjet 35A built in 1987 with serial number 630. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, a Michigan-based corporation located in Waterford, MI, US. Public registry entries note a flexible seating certification of up to ten seats, and specific interior or avionics retrofits for this tail number are not published. No separate valuation or recent condition report is provided in the supplied data.
The cabin for this airframe is described as the typical Learjet executive arrangement: a 6–8 place club seating layout with divan, while registry information allows up to 10 seats and notes that the exact interior may vary by retrofit. Avionics fit varies across 35A airframes; many receive Collins or Honeywell retrofits, but the specific avionics complement for N61RA is not published. Based at Waterford, MI under corporate ownership, the aircraft’s combination of speed and range supports short to medium business or cargo-support missions common to fixed-wing multi-engine operators. Maintenance considerations follow the older 1987 vintage airframe profile and common TFE731-series engine support practices.
The Learjet 35A family occupies a light, high-speed business jet niche characterized by fast cruise (around 418 kts) and a high service ceiling (to 45,000 ft), suitable for point-to-point executive transport and light cargo/medevac roles. Competitors in its class historically include earlier Citation and smaller Falcon models, with buyer and charter demand driven by operating economics, speed, and dispatch reliability. For a 1987 airframe like N61RA, resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine TBO and overhaul history for the Honeywell TFE731 series, avionics modernization status, and any cabin retrofits that affect utility and regulatory compliance.