N989AW

The airframe bearing registration N989AW is a 1982-built Gates Learjet 55, serial number 55-019, manufactured by Gates Learjet (Bombardier Learjet). The aircraft is owned by Air Gato Enterprises Inc (a corporation based in Clearwater, FL, US) and is registered in the US. This specific airframe retains its original Learjet 55 lineage with operator-based retrofit variability in systems and avionics; its market valuation is estimated at $900,000 indicating seasoned airframe status and typical wear commensurate with its vintage. Operated from Clearwater, Florida under a corporate ownership model, the aircraft’s registration reflects continued U.S. registry and corporate operation.

The airframe is configured in an executive cabin layout accommodating 6–8 passengers in club seating, with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory as standard for the model. Avionics fit varies with retrofit history but is commonly represented by Collins/FDS-series installations; individual equipment fitment will depend on the specific retrofit and upgrades performed by the operator. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include corporate point-to-point travel within the aircraft’s transcontinental range envelope, leveraging its 420-knot cruise and high-altitude capability to optimize time-sensitive executive transport. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft reflect the vintage airframe and corporate operator support model, with value and dispatch reliability influenced by avionics retrofit status and engine life on the Honeywell TFE731-3A-2B powerplants.

The Learjet 55 occupies a mid-size light-to-midsize business-jet niche focused on high-speed, medium-range corporate missions, offering transcontinental capability without large-cabin volume. Competing models historically include other light-to-mid-size jets offering similar range and cruise, and buyer demand for this airframe typically centers on cost-conscious operators seeking high cruise performance at lower acquisition prices. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on engine TT/TSO, avionics upgrades, and corrosion/airframe life items; the stated $900,000 value reflects those cumulative market factors for a 1982-built Learjet 55.