N62LJ

This airframe, registered as N62LJ, is a Learjet 55 built by GATES LEARJET CORP in 1982 with serial number 056. The certificate holder and listed owner is N62LJ LLC, an LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, and the aircraft carries a US registration. Operated from its Fort Lauderdale home base by its LLC owner, the jet has an ownership profile that shows a single corporate owner on record. Condition and valuation: Not published.

The cabin of N62LJ is configured to accommodate 13 occupants, supporting typical business and regional transport missions between U.S. and Caribbean destinations from its Fort Lauderdale base. Its transcontinental-capable range of 2,244 nm and cruise speed of 419 kts make it suited to fast point-to-point executive travel and on-demand charter patterns. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities are Not published; maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on the twin Honeywell TFE731-3AR turbofan installations, with periodic engine inspection and life-limited component tracking appropriate for a 1982-built airframe. Registered and operated in the United States, the aircraft’s operational profile is consistent with light-to-midsize business jet usage.

The Learjet 55 occupies a mid-performance niche within light-to-midsize business jets, offering high cruise speeds and a high-altitude ceiling (51,000 ft) that appeal to operators prioritizing trip time and climb performance. Competing types in the era and secondary market include other late-model light-midsize business jets; buyers and charter operators typically weigh the Learjet 55’s speed and altitude capability against cabin size and operating economics. For resale and maintenance considerations, the airframe’s 1982 build year and specific engine model (Honeywell TFE731-3AR) drive inspection cycles, parts availability, and market valuation factors for prospective purchasers.