N986SA

This entry covers airframe N986SA, a 1985 Gates Learjet 35A, constructor serial 609, built by Gates Learjet Corp. The aircraft carries U.S. registration and is owned by N331US LLC, an LLC based in Hillsboro, OR, US; it is registered to N331US LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon according to the available records. The airframe’s listed market value is $960,000, reflecting its condition and market placement among mature light business jets of its vintage. No other registry actions or prior operators are published in the supplied data.

The cabin of this Gates Learjet 35A is configured to accommodate 10 seats, consistent with the model’s typical executive layout for short to medium international missions. With a cruise speed of 424 kts and a maximum practical range of 2,195 nm, typical operations for this airframe would include regional business charters and point-to-point corporate trips from its home base in Hillsboro, Oregon. Avionics fit and specific cabin amenities are not published in the supplied data, though maintenance considerations for two Garrett TFE731-2-2B engines at 3,500 lbf each remain central to operational readiness and cost planning. The jet’s certification as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft governs crew, maintenance, and operational regulatory requirements in U.S. registration.

The Gates Learjet 35A occupies a performance niche as a high-speed light business jet with long-range capability relative to its class; this airframe’s 424 kts cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling exemplify that profile. Competing models in the same era and mission set typically include other light jets with similar speed-range tradeoffs, and buyer demand often emphasizes mission flexibility and engine maintenance history. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1985 airframe center on the lifecycle status of twin Garrett TFE731 engines and the market valuation indicated by the $960,000 price benchmark. The aircraft’s age and serial-specific history (constructor serial 609) will be focal points during inspections and pre-purchase evaluations.