N824CK

This airframe, registered as N824CK, is a 1977-built Learjet 35A, carrying manufacturer serial number 35-124. The airframe is owned and operated by Kalitta Charters LLC, a corporate operator based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The airframe’s condition and market position are reflected in a reported valuation of $960,000; notable registry activity includes its maintained corporate registration and continued operation by its current owner. Maintenance and outfitting history vary by airframe, and this specific example has been noted to operate with common retrofit avionics suites.

The aircraft typically features a 6–8 place executive layout (club/divan variations reported) within the Learjet 35A cabin standard for corporate transport; this particular airframe is reported to carry a ten-place certificated seating capacity though common executive interiors concentrate on 6–8 passenger comfort. Avionics fit varies by airframe but this example operates with Collins-series avionics and is commonly retrofitted with contemporary suites as needed. Typical mission profiles for the airframe include short- to medium-range corporate and charter hops consistent with its 1,990 nm range and high cruise speed; operator base in Ypsilanti supports regional business operations. Maintenance considerations follow the twin-engine, high-performance light-jet regime typical of the model, with attention to engine overhaul cycles and avionics retrofits.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a performance niche as a light, high-speed, high-altitude executive jet, offering transregional range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in its era and aftermarket include other light business jets that emphasize similar speed and short-field performance. Buyer and charter demand for aircraft like this is driven by mission flexibility and low- to mid-life acquisition cost; the reported value of $960,000 for this airframe reflects market considerations such as age, engine configuration (TFE731-2-2B), avionics condition, and interior refurbishment needs. Resale and maintenance considerations focus on remaining structural hours, engine TBO status, and the scope of avionics upgrades.