N880Z

This entry covers the specific airframe bearing registration N880Z, a 1985-built Learjet 35A with manufacturer's serial number 35A-591, originally produced by Gates Learjet Corp. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned and operated by MED JET LLC of El Cajon, California, under an aeromedical configuration; notable registry actions are Not published. The aircraft is configured and maintained for aeromedical service with a stretcher/medical module and two-crew plus medical station(s), and its market valuation is listed at $500,000, indicating an airframe in an operational but depreciated business-jet age bracket.

The cabin of N880Z is expressly configured for aeromedical operations with a stretcher/medical module and provision for two flight crew plus medical station(s), prioritizing patient transport and in-flight care over standard passenger accommodations. Avionics fit and detailed mission equipment lists are Not published; however, the aircraft’s performance — notably its long-range capability of 2,857 nm and high-speed cruise of 418 kts — supports medium- to long-distance medical evacuation and organ transport missions. Based at El Cajon, California under MED JET LLC, the airframe typically operates point-to-point transfers between regional hospitals and specialty centers where quick-climb performance to a 45,000 ft ceiling and turbojet reliability are operationally important. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe reflect typical needs of a vintage Learjet 35A adapted to medical roles, including specialized interior systems and regulatory compliance for aeromedical equipment.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a niche as a light, fast business jet adapted by many operators for MEDEVAC and corporate transport duties; with twin TFE731 series engines producing 3,500 lbf each, the type balances speed and economy for its class. Competing models in the same role include other light-to-midsize jets modified for medical use; demand for such converted airframes is driven by mission capability rather than luxury fittings. Resale and maintenance considerations for N880Z reflect its 1985 build year and aeromedical conversion, with buyer interest typically focused on mission readiness, interior refurbishment needs, and the ongoing logistical costs associated with aging turbine airframes.