N97LE

This entry describes airframe N97LE, a Learjet 35A constructed in 1989 with manufacturer's serial number 648. The aircraft is manufactured by Learjet Inc and is registered in the US to E D SANTOS & ASSOCIATES LLC TRUSTEE, a LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, which appears as the primary owner/operator on the current registry. Notable registry items include its continuous US registration and trustee ownership structure; valuation records list the airframe at $960,000, reflecting its assessed market value and condition highlights at the time of the estimate. The airframe’s configuration, ownership structure, and valuation inform its role within corporate and trust-held executive aviation fleets.

The aircraft is outfitted in a 10-seat executive layout (typical Learjet 35A) cabin, configured for corporate transport missions and short-notice regional charters. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize high-speed, medium-range point-to-point trips within its 2,857 nm capability and cruise speeds around 418 kts, often operated from business airports consistent with its Wilmington, Delaware trustee ownership. Avionics fit is not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations focus on twin TFE731 series powerplants rated at 3,500 lbf each and lifecycle items common to late-1980s Learjet series airframes. The trustee ownership and LLC structure suggest centralized management of maintenance and operational records under a corporate operator model.

The Learjet 35A family occupies a niche for light, high-performance business jets offering transcontinental range for its class and a high-altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft, appealing to buyers seeking speed and climb performance. Competing models include other light-cabin business jets from the same era; demand typically centers on cost-conscious corporate operators and charter companies buying within the pre-owned market. With a reported value of $960,000, resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine life, avionics upgrades, and airframe corrosion inspections typical for a 1989-built airframe with serial 648 and trustee ownership.