Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 135; maintenance tracked via CAMP; Phase D Inspection completed 09/2023 (due 09/2031), Phase A, B, and C Inspections completed 05/2024 (next due 2025, 2026, 2028 respectively)
- Honeywell APU (7625 cycles as of 06/12/2024)
- Engines: TFE731-20BR-1B (MSP Gold); Engine 1: 8945 hrs, Engine 2: 9052 hrs
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS, Dual Universal UNS-1C FMS w/GPS, Dual Honeywell RCZ-833 comms, AlliedSignal KHF-950 HF w/SELCAL, Bendix/King CAS-67 TCAS-II, AlliedSignal Mark V EGPWS, Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar
- Features: Aft belted lavatory, Forward galley, High-speed Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, Winglets, Dual FMS, APU, TFE731-20BR engine upgrade, ADS-B, 8.33 kHz spacing, FM immunity, RVSM, ELT
- Full interior and exterior refurbishment completed 10/2021; Executive configuration for 9 passengers
- Modification: Winglets installed
About this Model
Overview
The Bombardier Learjet 45 is a light jet designed for owner-operator and small-team business travel where time-to-destination matters more than large-cabin space. It sits above very light jets in cabin volume and baggage capability while remaining sized for regional and many metro airports. Typical use cases include two-to-six passenger trips with frequent legs in the 500–1,500 nm band, where quick climb and good cruise efficiency can reduce block time.
Mission Fit
The Learjet 45 tends to fit organizations prioritizing schedule flexibility and access to smaller airports while keeping cabin expectations realistic for the light-jet category. Payload-range and reserve requirements can make longer legs more restrictive when flying with higher passenger counts or heavier baggage.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged as a typical light-jet club seating environment with an enclosed aft lavatory and a forward galley/refreshment area depending on configuration. Seating comfort and aisle space are appropriate for short-to-mid legs; for longer flights, passenger comfort will depend heavily on seat design, cabin condition, and noise/vibration treatments of the specific aircraft. Baggage is generally split between an external compartment and smaller in-cabin storage, so packing style matters for passenger convenience.