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BOMBARDIER LEARJET 55(1981)

Specifications

Year1981
Serial Number55-009
RegistrationN855RJ
Total Hours14,323
LocationARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

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AI Description

  • Model: Learjet 55
  • Condition: Used
  • Winglets: Yes
  • Maintenance Tracking: SierraTrax
  • Engine 1: Honeywell TFE731-3CR-3B, 13,797 hours SNEW, TBO 4200 hours, 9,668 cycles, 979 SHSI
  • Engine 2: Honeywell TFE731-3CR-3B, 8,143 hours SNEW, TBO 4200 hours, 5,469 cycles, 848 SHSI
  • Avionics: Collins flight deck, ADS-B equipped, dual Sandel EFIS, Class B TAWS, dual Collins ADF-60A, Universal UNS-1C+ FMS with GPS, dual Collins VHF-20A comm radios, dual Collins TDR-90 transponder
  • Additional Equipment: Class B TAWS, vertical gyros, thrust reversers, auxiliary cabin heat, WSI WX real-time NEXRAD weather/data downlink, Iridium SATCOM
  • Exterior: Painted in 2018, Matterhorn white with red and gold metallic accents
  • Interior: Updated in 2022, configured for 6 passengers, forward galley, aft lavatory, entertainment system with dual 15-inch displays, upgraded lavatory with fresh water flushing
  • Inspection Status: Fresh Phase A, B, and C inspections completed, airworthy

About this Model

Overview

The Learjet 55 is an earlier-generation light business jet positioned for time-sensitive regional and mid-range trips with relatively high cruise speed for its class and vintage. It trades newer avionics integration and cabin volume for straightforward systems, a proven airframe, and performance that can work well on longer city pairs when payload and weather margins are planned carefully.

Mission Fit

It fits owner-operators and flight departments looking for a capable light jet for frequent regional legs and occasional longer segments, provided expectations are aligned with a narrower cabin and the payload-range tradeoffs common to this category.

Cabin

The cabin is configured around a compact club seating environment typical of Learjets, with a forward refreshment area depending on interior layout and an enclosed aft lavatory on many aircraft. Noise levels, fit-and-finish, and perceived space vary significantly by refurbishment quality and insulation updates. Baggage volume and access depend on the specific configuration and any aftermarket changes.