N747CP

This article covers a single airframe, the business jet registered as N747CP, a 1983-built example of the Gates Learjet 35A with serial number 35-502. The airframe was manufactured by Gates Learjet Corporation in 1983 and is owned by ROYAL AIR CHARTER LLC, a corporation based in El Cajon, California, US. The aircraft operates in the fixed‑wing multi‑engine category under US registration and has an estimated market value of $960,000. Registry records and operator filings indicate the airframe is operated from the owner’s El Cajon, CA base and has no publicly reported major ownership transfers beyond the current corporate registration.

The cabin of this specific Gates Learjet 35A is configured for up to 10 seats, supporting typical light business jet missions such as short‑ to mid‑range executive charters and air taxi operations within the aircraft’s 2,056 nm range. Operated by ROYAL AIR CHARTER LLC out of El Cajon, CA, the airframe is suited for high‑speed point‑to‑point flights at cruise speeds near 430 kts and at altitudes up to 45,000 ft, which optimize fuel burn and passenger comfort on regional to transcontinental sectors. Avionics and interior specifics are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations for this airframe center on age‑related inspections and recurring support for the Garrett TFE731 series engines.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a light, fast business jet with twin Garrett TFE731 turbofan powerplants producing 3,500 lbf each, offering a balance of speed and efficiency for up to 10 passengers. Competing models in the same era and mission profile include other light jets that emphasize similar high‑speed cruise and lower operating weights. Buyer and charter demand for late‑model 35A airframes is influenced by overall condition, maintenance history, engine time, and installed avionics; with an indicated value of $960,000, resale considerations will hinge on airframe and engine hours, logbook continuity, and any required modernization to meet current airspace and passenger expectations.