Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: TFE731-20BR-1B, on MSP Gold program.
- Interior: Refurbished in 2017 by West Star Aviation; seven-passenger configuration with a forward 4-place club and aft 2-place club; forward galley; belted aft lavatory; Airshow 410 entertainment system; dual 110-volt AC outlets.
- Exterior: New paint in 2017 by West Star Aviation; Matterhorn white with Ming blue, platinum metallic, and Nordic gray stripes.
- Maintenance: Compliant with FAR Part 91; scheduled inspections include Phase A (due March 2026), Phase B (due March 2026), Phase C (due March 2026), and 4800-hour inspection (due March 2026); 8-year landing gear overhaul completed in December 2020, next due December 2028.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 package, dual Honeywell communication radios, dual Honeywell navigation radios, Honeywell TCAS-2000, and Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar.
- Additional Equipment: Winglets installed.
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.