N8983D

This entry covers the specific Learjet airframe registered as N8983D, a 1999-build Learjet 45 with manufacturer serial number 45-037. The airframe is owned by Dodson International Parts Inc (a corporation based in Rantoul, KS, US) and carries US registration US; its operator/home base activity is tied to that owner’s location and parts/maintenance business. The jet is powered by factory-standard engines and, based on available records, retains typical production-series equipment and configuration; its assessed market value is $2,400,000. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the supplied data.

The cabin of this airframe is fitted in a typical eight-place executive double-club layout with forward galley and aft lavatory, noted as Typical 8‑place executive double‑club layout with forward galley and aft lavatory (operator configurations vary); overall seating capacity is listed as 12, reflecting flexible operator configurations for supplemental seating or crew. Avionics for the production 45-series on this machine are the Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, with a four-screen EFIS as typical for the model, supporting conventional single-pilot or two-pilot IFR operations. Operational roles for this specific Learjet 45 are consistent with short- to mid-range business transport, high-speed executive missions and parts/maintenance support activities associated with an owner-corporation located in Rantoul, KS. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow Learjet 45 common practices, with attention to the TFE731-20AR engines and avionics integration during overhaul or parts reclamation.

The Learjet 45 occupies a mid-size, light-to-midsize business-jet niche characterized by relatively high cruise speed (436 kts) and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, making it competitive for time-sensitive executive missions. Typical competitors in the marketplace include other light jets offering similar range and speed; resale value for late-1990s airframes like this one is reflected in the stated $2,400,000 figure and is influenced by hours on engines/airframe, avionics fit, and cabin condition. Operator demand for this family remains among buyers and charter operators who value speed and runway performance; maintenance and parts availability—especially for TFE731-series engines and Honeywell Primus avionics—are important resale considerations and can be mitigated where the owner is engaged in parts distribution or maintenance activities.