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Gates Lear Jet 36A

21 Gates Lear Jet 36A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1974–1984. Most are registered in DE, GA and FL.

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Registered today
21
Years built
1974–1984
Seats
10
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Gates Lear Jet 36A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Gates Lear Jet 36A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Gates Lear Jet 36A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 10, 2023Destroyed · fatal injuries · San Clemente Island, CAN56PA
  • Mar 26, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Newport News, VAN527PA
  • Dec 3, 2002Destroyed · none injuries · Astoria, OR
  • Dec 6, 1996Destroyed · fatal injuries · Stephenville

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

28 reports on Gates Lear Jet 36A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing2
  2. computer2
  3. seal2
  4. carbon seal1
  5. centering cam1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19741
19767
19776
19801
19811
19841
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE7
GA6
FL5
MI1
OR1
WY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Gates Lear Jet 36A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Gates Lear Jet 36A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 28 service difficulty reports on Gates Lear Jet 36A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Gates Lear Jet 36A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruising speed
400 mph

36A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N116MA1977Wilmington, DEJan 23, 2013
N132LJ1977Wilmington, DEOct 20, 2021
N136DH1977Wilmington, DESep 11, 2017
N160GC—Cartersville, GAAug 27, 2025
N16FN1976Dover, DEDec 29, 2021
N17A1980Casper, WYJun 6, 2024
N18FN1974Dover, DEJan 11, 2022
N20GJ—Brooksville, FLMar 2, 2025
N302EW1976Wilmington, DEAug 13, 2020
N31GJ1976Brooksville, FLMar 15, 2021
N32PA1976Cartersville, GAFeb 26, 1988
N363PJ1977Hillsboro, ORJun 10, 2022
N41GJ1984Brooksville, FLNov 1, 2022
N51GJ1976Brooksville, FLMay 24, 2017
N527PA1976Cartersville, GAAug 14, 1990
N545PA—Cartersville, GAAug 11, 1987
N56PA1976Cartesville, GASep 26, 2013
N62PG1977Cartersville, GASep 9, 1992
N71CK1977Ypsilanti, MIDec 28, 2001
N81GJ1981Brooksville, FLJun 28, 2018
N99RS—Wilmington, DEAug 2, 2026

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