Specifications
AI Description
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000/II, UNS-1Ew Flight Management System, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV equipped, Honeywell TCAS 2000, Mark V EGPWS, Primus 660 Weather Radar.
- Engines: Two Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines, enrolled in Honeywell MSP, both with 4,417.9 hours since new and 3,324 cycles.
- Interior: Seven-passenger executive configuration, beige leather seating, forward four-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, galley rest seat, forward galley with dual heated refreshment dispensers, dual ice drawers, and pullout work surface.
- Entertainment: Airshow 410, forward & aft 10.4” video monitors, cabin audio/video system with touchscreen controls and subwoofer, Audio International DVD player.
- Exterior: Custom paint with a white base and blue, bronze, and titanium stripes, last painted in 2006.
- Maintenance Tracking: Enrolled in CAMP, maintained to FAR Part 135 standards.
- Inspection Status: Phase A due June 2025, Phase B due September 2024, Phase C and D completed October 2022.
- Additional Features: Externally-serviceable lavatory, single-point refueling, dual Concorde lead-acid batteries, and upgraded thrust reverser control box.
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.