N90J

This entry covers the specific Gates Learjet 35A airframe bearing tail number N90J, built in 1982 and bearing serial number 485. The aircraft is currently owned and operated by JR AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in El Cajon, CA, US, which serves as its principal operator and home base. Registration is with the United States registry and the airframe is commonly described in records with a present estimated market value of $1,000,000. No other public registry actions or prior owners are listed in the supplied data; the single noted ownership by JR AVIATION LLC is the principal documented stewardship of this airframe.

The individual Learjet 35A N90J carries a typical executive cabin layout for the model, commonly fitted with 6–8 executive seats but certificated up to 10 seats, aligning with the provided seating certification. In routine operation this airframe would support business and charter missions across medium-haul sectors, exploiting its ferry and mission range of 1,930 nm and cruise speed around 418 kts to connect city pairs efficiently. Based at El Cajon, CA under JR AVIATION LLC, it is suited to point-to-point executive transport, air ambulance or high-priority cargo roles consistent with Learjet 35A versatility; specific avionics fit or interior finish details for this airframe were not provided. Maintenance considerations for this airframe mirror the Learjet 35A fleet standard, including attention to aging airframe service life, TFE731 engine support, and the economics implied by its estimated value of $1,000,000.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a long-standing light business jet niche characterized by high-speed cruise, clean aerodynamic design, and above-average operational ceiling, here demonstrated by a 45,000 ft service ceiling and 418 kt cruise. Competing models in similar missions include light-to-midsize jets offering comparable transcontinental legs, though the Learjet’s twin TFE731 powerplants with approximately 3,500 lbf each remain a distinctive combination of efficiency and performance for its vintage. Buyer and charter demand for a 1982 Learjet 35A such as N90J tends to reflect a balance between lower acquisition cost—illustrated by the $1,000,000 valuation—and ongoing maintenance and refurbishing needs typical of older executive airframes. Resale considerations for this serial and year focus on engine hours, avionics modernization, and cabin refurbishment to meet contemporary charter and corporate expectations.