N81RA

The airframe bearing tail number N81RA is a 1982-built Gates Learjet 35A with manufacturer serial 35A-472, recorded as owned by ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC, a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US. The airframe is US-registered and is documented with a market valuation of $960,000. Registry actions and a detailed ownership timeline are Not published, though the current operator/home base is identified as Waterford, Michigan. Condition highlights reflected in the valuation imply a mature airframe with continued utility for executive and freight-adapted missions.

This specific Gates Learjet 35A typically carries a standard executive cabin configured in a Typical 8-place executive layout (club/divan style common for the type) while the aircraft is certified for up to 10 seats. Avionics fit and specific interior refurbishment records are Not published for this airframe. With a long-range capability of 1,990 nm and a cruise speed near 436 kts, the aircraft is suited to medium- to long-range executive or specialized freight missions operated from its Waterford, MI base. The twin Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines, each producing approximately 3,500 lbf, drive operational considerations including scheduled hot-section inspections and time-between-overhaul planning typical of the type.

As a member of the Learjet 35A family produced by Gates Learjet Corp., this airframe combines high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling with a compact executive cabin layout. The 1982 build year and the documented valuation of $960,000 reflect the aircraft’s position in the used market as an aging but capable platform for operators prioritizing speed and altitude performance. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe center on engine program status, airframe hours/cycles, and interior condition given the Typical 8-place executive layout; those specific records are Not published for this serial.