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BOMBARDIER LEARJET 45XR(2004)

Specifications

Year2004
Serial Number45-257
RegistrationN555VR
Total Hours4,725
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Elliott Jets of Minneapolis

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Todd Jackson

612-382-0386

tjackson@elliottjets.com

Aircraft Details

• Maintained under FAR Part 91

• Engines enrolled on 100% JSSI maintenance program (TFE731-20BR, both engines: 4,725 hours since new, 5,000 hour TBO)

• 4,800-hour inspection completed (fresh as of June 2026)

• RVSM certified

• Avionics include Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, Dual Universal UNS-1EW FMS, Honeywell IFCS autopilot, L3 FA2100 FDR, Honeywell Mark V TAWS, Honeywell TCAS-2000, and ADS-B Out

• Additional equipment: WAAS/LPV, dual Honeywell AZ-850

• Features: Forward galley, flight data recorder, belted aft lavatory

• Interior: Executive configuration, double club seating for 8 passengers, refurbished by Elliott Aviation (02/2019), forward galley

• Exterior: Matterhorn white with gamma gray & Aristo blue stripes

• Two U.S. owners since new

About this Model

Overview

The Learjet 45XR is an updated variant of the Learjet 45 focused on usable range and everyday operating flexibility in the light-jet category. It is commonly selected for regional and mid-range business missions where a flat-floor cabin, stand-up aisle height for many passengers, and good cruise efficiency matter more than large-cabin amenities. Typical use cases include company shuttle, owner-operator travel, and on-demand charter where frequent legs and quick turns are part of the schedule.

Mission Fit

Mission planning generally favors two- to three-hour stage lengths with reserves, with longer legs possible depending on payload, winds, and required alternates. The 45XR’s strengths show up in day-to-day utilization: it is well-suited to multi-leg schedules and city-pair flying where cabin size and speed are valued but the operator wants light-jet operating footprint and crew requirements.

Cabin

The 45XR cabin is known for being more accommodating than many light jets, with a flat floor and a layout that supports productive four-across club seating. Cabin noise and ride comfort are generally consistent with the class, and baggage access and volume vary by configuration. Lavatory arrangements are typically functional rather than luxurious; evaluate privacy, usability, and whether it is belted/approved for occupancy on specific aircraft.