N913CK

This airframe, registered as N913CK, is a Gates Learjet 35 built in 1975 with manufacturer serial number 35-013. The aircraft is recorded as being owned and operated by KALITTA CHARTERS LLC, an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, reflecting a corporate charter operator ownership profile. Registry data and valuation records list the airframe value at $813,403, indicating a mature-market price for a vintage light business jet with continued commercial use. Known registry highlights for this airframe include its continuous US registration under N913CK and sustained operation in the fixed-wing multi-engine charter category.

The cabin configuration for this specific Gates Learjet 35, with 10 seats, is typical of light twin-jet charter interiors optimized for short to medium-haul passenger movement and executive charter missions. Avionics fit on a 1975-built airframe like N913CK is commonly updated over time to meet regulatory and operational requirements; this airframe operated by KALITTA CHARTERS LLC would be maintained to commercial charter standards out of its Ypsilanti, MI base. Typical mission profiles leverage the aircraft’s 2,196 nm range and 436 kt cruise speed for regional point-to-point routes across the continental United States and nearby international sectors. Maintenance considerations for this airframe include life-cycle management of the Garrett / Honeywell TFE731 series engines and corrosion and fatigue inspections consistent with a mid-1970s airframe in active commercial service.

The Gates Learjet 35 family occupies a niche for high-speed, high-altitude light jets, offering a 45,000 ft ceiling and performance attractive to charter operators seeking efficiency on short to trans-regional sectors. Competing models historically include other light business jets of the era and later turbofan light jets offering improved cabin comfort or economy; resale values, such as the $813,403 figure for this airframe, reflect age, airframe hours, and upgrades. Buyers and charter operators prioritize engine TFE731 support, avionics modernization, and structural maintenance history when assessing examples like serial 35-013 for continued revenue service.