N917BE

The aircraft bearing tail number N917BE is a 2001-built Learjet 45, serial 45-143, manufactured by Learjet Inc.. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation Basler Electric Co, based in Highland, IL, US; the current ownership is noted as Basler Electric Co in registry records. As a corporate-owned Learjet 45 from the 2001 production year, this airframe presents the typical service-age considerations of two-decade-old business jets, with maintenance and component life items aligned with its calendar age and utilization history.

Configured with seating for 12, this Learjet 45 airframe is operated in a corporate transport role out of its owner’s home base in Highland, IL, US. Typical mission profiles for this configuration leverage the platform’s transcontinental capability up to its 1,968 nm range and high-speed cruise around 445 kts, supporting point-to-point business travel across regional and continental routes. Cabin layout and avionics fit for this specific airframe are consistent with operator preferences for executive transport and maintenance practices reflect the standard logistics for Honeywell TFE731-20-powered Learjet 45s, including attention to engine life-limited parts and avionics serviceability for reliable corporate operations.

As a member of the Learjet 45 family manufactured by Learjet Inc., serial 45-143 occupies the mid-size light business jet niche characterized by high cruise speeds and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Powered by 2× Honeywell TFE731-20 engines producing about 3,500 lbf each, this airframe aligns with the platform’s emphasis on speed and altitude performance within its class. Market considerations for a 2001 Learjet 45 include typical demand among corporate operators seeking fast point-to-point capability and resale considerations driven by maintenance history, engine cycles, and avionics updates specific to this serial and owner history.