Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Both engines on MSP Gold; TFE731-20BR-1B model.
- Engine Details:
- Engine 1: 7,334 hours, 6,090 cycles, 1,325 hours since overhaul, 1,675 hours until MPI.
- Engine 2: 7,334 hours, 6,090 cycles, 1,325 hours since overhaul, 1,675 hours until MPI.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus Elite suite, DU-875 screen upgrade, dual Honeywell RNZ-851 ADF, dual Honeywell IC-600 autopilot, TCAS II, EGPWS, and more.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 7 passengers, club seating, fully enclosed aft lavatory with sink and vanity, forward galley with ample storage, and entertainment system with DVD player.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with Axalta N4030 blue and AcryGlo medium silver accents; last painted in 2022.
- Maintenance Tracking: Enrolled in CAMP; A & B checks due September 2025, C check due August 2026, D check due August 2029.
- Additional Features: Keith Freon air conditioning, dual flight management systems, ADS-B capable, and standard RVSM and TAWS.
About this Model
Overview
The Learjet 40XR is an evolution of the Learjet 40 with incremental performance and operating refinements aimed at reliable, efficient light-jet missions. It is typically used for 4–6 passenger trips where speed, climb, and access to smaller airports matter more than cabin volume. Compared with newer clean-sheet light jets, its value proposition is a proven airframe and systems architecture with the Learjet flying qualities, within the constraints of a narrower, shorter cabin and limited baggage flexibility.
Mission Fit
In day-to-day use, the 40XR fits corporate shuttles, owner-operator travel, and charter-type profiles that prioritize quick point-to-point trips and schedule reliability. It is generally better aligned with moderate stage lengths than full transcontinental missions with full passenger and baggage loads, where payload/range tradeoffs and cabin space become more apparent.
Cabin
The cabin is a classic light-jet environment: a forward club arrangement is common, with a compact galley/refreshment area and an enclosed lavatory typically located aft. Seating comfort is suited to short-to-medium legs, with aisle and shoulder space more constrained than newer light jets and midsize aircraft. Noise levels and ride comfort are characteristic of the type; specific cabin appointments vary widely by individual aircraft and refurbishment history.