N890AC

This airframe, bearing tail number N890AC, is a Gates Learjet 55 built in 1983 with serial number 92. The airframe was manufactured by Gates Learjet Corp and is owned by Dodson International Parts Inc, a corporation based in Rantoul, KS, US; the current status reflects corporate ownership rather than an active charter operator. Registered in the US, the jet’s history centers on its role as a fixed-wing multi-engine business transport and parts source under corporate custodianship. Recent valuation places this specific Learjet 55 at $850,000, a figure that highlights its market position as an older, serviceable airframe with residual value for operation or component recovery.

The airframe’s cabin configuration supports up to 13 seats, consistent with typical Learjet 55 layouts that prioritize light-cabin executive transport capacity; specific interior appointments for this hull are not published beyond seat count. Avionics fit for this serial likely corresponds to contemporary Learjet 55 installations, with mission profiles centered on medium-range corporate travel given a 2,244 nm range and cruise near 419 kts. Operating ceilings to 51,000 ft enable efficient high-altitude cruise and rapid point-to-point routes; such performance suits regional to transcontinental missions within continental US basing. Under corporate ownership by Dodson International Parts Inc, maintenance considerations may emphasize parts reclamation and lifecycle management alongside airworthiness for continued flight operations.

The Gates Learjet 55 occupies a long-established niche for small-cabin, high-speed business jets offering transcontinental capability at high altitudes. With twin Garrett TFE731 powerplants producing about 3,500 lbf each, the model competes historically with other light-to-midsize business jets offering similar cruise and range metrics. For buyers and operators of a 1983 serial like 92, demand trends typically weigh airframe condition, avionics modernization needs, and parts availability; valuation at $850,000 reflects these factors and potential appeal either as an operational aircraft or for parts harvesting.