Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Located in El Cajon, California; offered by EMCJET, contact Memo Montemayor
- Airframe total time: 6,247 hours; total landings: 5,273
- Engine maintenance program: MSP Gold
- Avionics include Bendix/King KFC-3100 IFCS autopilot, Universal UNS-1E FMS w/GPS, dual Bendix/King radios, EFIS, CVR, DME, radar altimeter, TAWS, TCAS-I, dual transponders (Bendix/King and Garmin), and weather radar
- Features: winglets, RVSM, cargo door, thrust reversers, terrain awareness, emergency locator transmitter, single-point refueling, cockpit voice recorder, traffic collision avoidance, cockpit: ADS-B Out/In, Gables Engineering ADS-B transponder control head, cabin briefing computer
- Modifications: Raisbeck ZR Lite performance mod, aft fuselage storage locker
- Equipment: Dee Howard TR-4000 thrust reversers, 36-inch cargo door, 40 cubic foot oxygen system
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with green & gold accents
- Interior updated 2017; executive configuration for 8 passengers, blush leather seating, coordinating sidepanels and carpeting, USB chargers, headset jacks, forward lavatory, freon air conditioning
- C-Check and D-Check performed August 2023
About this Model
Overview
The Learjet 31A is a legacy light jet known for strong climb performance and fast cruise for its class. It targets owner-operators and small flight departments that prioritize time-to-climb, direct routing above weather, and the ability to use a wide range of regional airports, while accepting a compact cabin and more hands-on operating considerations typical of older designs.
Mission Fit
It fits missions where getting to altitude quickly and cruising fast reduces block time, particularly on 300–1,000 nm legs. Typical use cases include regional business travel, linking secondary airports, and same-day out-and-back schedules. Cabin comfort is adequate for short-to-medium durations, but the aircraft is less suited to trips where passengers need large-cabin amenities, substantial baggage, or consistent near-range-limit stage lengths.
Cabin
The cabin is compact, with a low aisle height and a narrow cross-section typical of classic light jets. Seating is usually arranged for a small group, supporting quick trips more than extended comfort. Noise levels, ride feel, and amenities vary widely by interior refurbishment and insulation upgrades, so condition and completion quality matter more than the basic platform.