N729WL

This entry covers airframe N729WL, a Learjet 31A built in 2000 with serial number 218 by Learjet Inc (Bombardier Aerospace). The aircraft is held in Co-Ownership by BEARCAT AIR LLC, based in Solon, OH, and is U.S. registered. Registry records indicate the airframe retains its original configuration era and carries a market valuation of $800,000, reflecting age, equipment fit and typical 31A residuals for late-production examples.

The cabin of N729WL is typically fitted in an executive layout accommodating 6–8 passengers in standard configurations, though registry entries for this airframe list 10 seats certificated. Avionics installations reported on this platform include a Bendix/King EFIS upgrade alongside legacy 31A avionics suites, and many examples carry Bendix/King EFIS/autopilot integrations as described in registry notes. Operated from its home base in Solon, OH under BEARCAT AIR LLC ownership, mission profiles suit short- to mid-range executive transport and light business charter legs consistent with the jet’s 1,337 nm range and high cruise speed. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Honeywell TFE731 powerplants and typical 31A support items; specific amenities and interior condition are determined by the co-ownership configuration and recent refurbishment history.

The Learjet 31A airframe represented by N729WL occupies the light, high-performance end of fixed-wing multi-engine business jets with a 51,000 ft ceiling and 441 kt cruise speed supporting rapid point-to-point executive travel. Its market position is defined by a balance of speed and range for short transcontinental missions; resale value for this airframe is shown at $800,000, influenced by avionics upgrades (Bendix/King EFIS) and seating certification to 10. Buyers and operators typically weigh engine time on the twin Honeywell TFE731 series, avionics modernization level, and interior certification when assessing maintenance and resale prospects.