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Gates Learjet Corp. 35A

135 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1976–1990. Most are registered in MI, DE and FL.

Registered today
135
Years built
1976–1990
Seats
10
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Gates Learjet Corp. 35A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
28
Destroyed
13
Substantial damage
14
Minor damage
0
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
3.8

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Gates Learjet Corp. 35A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Gates Learjet Corp. 35A aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • Feb 10, 2025Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Scottsdale, AZN81VN
  • Jan 2, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · San Marcos, TXN46MF
  • Dec 2, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Guantanamo Bay, OFN979RF
  • Dec 28, 2021Destroyed · fatal injuries · El Cajon, CAN880Z
  • Apr 15, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Colorado Springs, CON354EF

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

359 reports on Gates Learjet Corp. 35A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. engine24
  2. unknown15
  3. wire12
  4. fire loop11
  5. adc9

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
01
19767
197715
19788
197919
198017
198118
198210
19836
19842
19852
19871
19892
19902
Unknown25

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI33
DE21
FL13
KS8
OR8
TX8
CO7
CA5
SC4
UT4

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Gates Learjet Corp. 35A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 28 NTSB events since 1982 involve Gates Learjet Corp. 35A airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 3.8 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 359 service difficulty reports on Gates Learjet Corp. 35A 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 Learjet Corp. 35A 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

35A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N108JN1980Hillsboro, ORNov 14, 2025
N108RB1976Wilmington, DENov 7, 2019
N11GJ1981Brooksville, FLMay 4, 2021
N129TK1979West Columbia, SCAug 9, 2021
N12RP1980Waterford, MIAug 27, 2019
N133EJ1977Loveland, COJul 24, 2008
N135SH1981Wilmington, DEJun 9, 2015
N136JP—Wilmington, DEFeb 20, 2026
N163CK1978Ypsilanti, MISep 24, 2015
N17AZ1976Fort Lauderdale, FLFeb 12, 2014
N17GJ1980Brooksville, FLMar 3, 2025
N181EF1978Spartanburg, SCApr 30, 2025
N1TW1982Whitefish, MTJun 14, 2017
N217CK1978Ypsilanti, MIMar 4, 2015
N217TA1979Santa Maria, CAMar 2, 2005
N220CK1977Ypsilanti, MIMar 4, 2015
N235LJ—Plantation, FLMay 13, 2020
N237CK1979Ypsilanti, MIFeb 23, 2011
N243JR—Rantoul, KSFeb 21, 2014
N244LJ1979Middletown, DEOct 17, 2024
N244RG1977West Columbia, SCMar 27, 2013
N264CK1979Ypsilanti, MIJul 30, 2015
N269JR1979Spartanburg, SCNov 19, 2025
N292ME1980Englewood, COFeb 9, 2017
N298CK1980Ypsilanti, MIJul 12, 2010

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