N717HB

The airframe bearing tail number N717HB is a 1982-built Learjet 55, serial number 55-066, manufactured by Gates Learjet Corporation. It is registered in the United States and is registered to TMS GLOBAL INVESTMENTS INC, a corporate owner located in Naples, Florida. The registry for this airframe records a maximum seating capacity of 13 and lists a current estimated market value of $730,000, reflecting its age and market position among older light business jets. Notable registry entries emphasize the corporate ownership and the aircraft’s continued active registration rather than publicized operational incidents.

The cabin for this individual Learjet 55 is typically outfitted with six to eight executive seats in an executive layout, while the registry records a maximum seating configuration of 13, allowing for flexibility between executive transport and higher-density ferry or charter configurations. Operated under corporate ownership from Naples, Florida, typical mission profiles would include short- to medium-range executive hops and transcontinental legs within the listed range of 2,296 nm, exploiting the jet’s high-speed cruise of 419 kts and 51,000 ft ceiling for efficient point-to-point travel. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on the twin AlliedSignal/Honeywell TFE731-2B turbofan engines and age-related airframe components given the 1982 build year; corporate operators often balance refurbishments against the aircraft’s modest market valuation.

The Learjet 55 occupies a performance niche as a long-range light business jet from the late 1970s–1980s era, offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes compared with many turboprops and earlier light jets. Competing types in resale and operational markets include other aging light-to-midsize business jets from the same period, often attracting buyers seeking lower acquisition costs at the expense of modernization and retrofit needs. Given this airframe’s 1982 manufacture date and an assessed value of $730,000, resale and maintenance considerations typically drive decisions toward selective upgrades, careful engine TBO management, and potential interior refurbishment to meet contemporary charter or corporate expectations.