Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91, with Smart Parts airframe maintenance and AvTrak GlobalNet tracking
- Major 100 Fortune owner from 2002-2016
- Recent major maintenance: Phase A/B/C/D Inspections and Landing Gear overhaul by Bombardier in 2019
- Engine model: TFE731-20BR-1B, enrolled on MSP Gold; Engine 1: 8,906 hrs, Engine 2: 9,012 hrs, both with 5,000 hr TBO
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, dual Universal UNS-1C+ FMS w/dual GPS, TCAS-2000, EGPWS, SATCOM, 8.33 channel spacing
- Features: Aft belted lavatory, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, dual FMS, APU, ADS-B capable, RVSM, cockpit voice and flight data recorders, weather radar
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers, refurbished by Standard Aero in 2015, Gogo Biz with ATG-5000 Wi-Fi
- Exterior refurbished by Standard Aero in 2015
- Certifications: RNP, RNP-5, RVSM
- Weights (lbs): Gross 21,750; BOW 14,256; ZFW 16,000; Landing 19,200; Empty 13,659; MTOW 21,500
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.