N717EB

This entry covers airframe N717EB, a 1981-built Gates Learjet 55, serial number 016. The aircraft is owned by AMIGOS AL DIA PR LLC, an LLC based in Carolina, PR, US, and is registered in Puerto Rico with registration prefix PR. Registry records indicate standard operator/home-base activity in Puerto Rico; no other ownership transfers or historic incidents are published in the supplied data. The airframe is valued at $800,000, reflecting an aging but operational executive transport with typical market depreciation for its year and model.

The cabin for this specific Learjet 55 is noted as a typical 6–8 place executive club layout with an enclosed aft lavatory and a forward refreshment/galley, and the aircraft is certified for up to 13 seats per registry. Avionics fits reported on equipment lists for this airframe include Collins Pro Line II and BendixKing KMD-850 MFD installations, with Iridium/airphone equipment also reported, supporting long-range communications and modern flight-deck situational awareness. Operational use for N717EB would typically encompass short to medium-haul executive transport and charter missions within the Caribbean and continental routes consistent with its 2,244 nm range and cruise speed of 419 kts. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the typical needs of a 1981-model Learjet 55 with twin TFE731 engines and airframe systems that require continued avionics and structural upkeep to maintain certification and dispatch reliability.

The Gates Learjet 55 occupies a mid-performance niche among light-to-medium business jets, offering high cruise speeds and a 51,000 ft ceiling compared with contemporaries. Competing models in the era and secondary market often include other late-model light-to-medium jets offering similar range and speed but differing cabin capacities. Buyer and charter demand for a 1981 Learjet 55 like N717EB is influenced by its executive cabin flexibility, reported avionics suite, and the airframe’s maintenance history; resale and operating costs typically reflect age, avionics currency, engine hours, and the market for well-maintained classic Learjet types.