Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 135; RVSM certified
- Damage: Emergency declared due to blown tire on 02/26/2024 in St Petersburg, FL; aircraft struck runway light (per NTSB report)
- Engine model: TFE731-3AR-2B; Engine 1 TTSN: 6703 hrs, Engine 2 TTSN: 6776 hrs; Last hot section inspection: April 2018
- Avionics: Dual Collins ADF-60, IS&S altimeters, J.E.T. FC-550 autopilot, Universal UNS-1Lw FMS, Honeywell CAS-67A TCAS-II, Universal TAWS, SATCOM, Honeywell Primus 400 weather radar
- Features: Aft lavatory, forward galley, single-point refueling, ADS-B Out, LPV, Artex C406-2 ELT, monorail sunvisors, Lifeport patient transfer system provisions
- Interior by Duncan Aviation (01/2009): Executive configuration, 7 passengers, fireblocked floorplan 1A, forward 2-place divan, 4-place club, aft forward-facing seat, freon air conditioning
- Exterior by Duncan Aviation (02/2003): Matterhorn white with Las Vegas gold metallic and April green metallic stripes
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.