N89TB

This entry covers airframe N89TB, a 1979-built Learjet 35A with manufacturer's serial number 35A-272, produced by Gates Learjet Corporation. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by AIR MED CAPITAL LLC, an LLC based in Kissimmee, FL, US; the current ownership is notable for the company's air‑medical business focus. Operated in configurations consistent with Part 135 air‑medical services, this specific airframe’s valuation is listed at $666,125, reflecting its condition and market position as a late‑1970s executive/air‑medical Learjet.

The cabin is described as a typical 6–10 passenger executive layout, and noted operator configurations include air‑medical fitouts that accommodate stretchers and medical equipment under Part 135 operations. In line with its ownership by AIR MED CAPITAL LLC, the aircraft is configured and maintained for missions that prioritize rapid point‑to‑point patient transfer and light cargo or medical support loads. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize regional to transcontinental legs within its 2,056 nm range at cruise speeds around 436 kts, operating from the owner’s Kissimmee, Florida base and similar regional hubs. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the requirements of multi‑engine turbofan jets operated in commercial air‑medical roles, including specialized equipment mounts and interior system servicing.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a niche for high‑speed, high‑altitude light business jets capable of rapid response and efficient short to medium‑range transport. Competing models in the same market segment historically include other light jets with similar speed and range, but the Learjet’s high service ceiling of 45,000 ft and the use of TFE731 turbofans are distinguishing performance characteristics. Buyer and charter demand for this airframe type tends to emphasize mission suitability (executive vs air‑medical), lifecycle maintenance of older airframes, and resale considerations tied to avionics updates and interior reconfiguration.