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Gates Learjet Corp 55

54 Gates Learjet Corp 55 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–1986. Most are registered in DE, NC and FL.

Registered today
54
Years built
1981–1986
Seats
13
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Gates Learjet Corp 55 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
4
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
4
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Gates Learjet Corp 55 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Gates Learjet Corp 55 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Feb 11, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Rochester, NYN600C
  • Feb 26, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Farmingdale, NJN135LR
  • Aug 25, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · EleutheraN666TK
  • Jul 19, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Fort Lauderdale, FLN55LF

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

62 reports on Gates Learjet Corp 55 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. tire4
  2. gasket3
  3. indicator3
  4. spar3
  5. unknown3

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19812
198216
198311
19848
19851
19861
Unknown15

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE16
NC8
FL7
MI3
TX3
CO2
KS2
NY2
OR2
PR2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Gates Learjet Corp 55 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Gates Learjet Corp 55 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 62 service difficulty reports on Gates Learjet Corp 55 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 55 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

55 aircraft

Page 1 of 3
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N126KL1984Dover, DESep 18, 2026
N155ER1984Denver, NCOct 7, 2008
N155SJ1984Denver, NCSep 10, 2025
N16LJ1986Wilmington, DENov 22, 2024
N18EV1983Wilmington, DEJun 16, 2026
N1VG—Wilmington, DEMay 9, 2024
N20CR1983Fort Lauderdale, FLFeb 24, 2023
N211GS1982Carson City, NVJun 23, 2025
N238AX—Denver, NCJul 6, 2024
N255LV—Middletown, DEMar 10, 2026
N255RV1983Wilmington, DEApr 20, 2026
N257SJ1985Middletown, DEMay 5, 2023
N270JP—Denver, NCMar 25, 2025
N277AL1984El Paso, TXMay 18, 2026
N285CT1983Wilmington, DEMay 5, 2023
N285DH1982Waterford, MIApr 18, 2023
N329TJ—Point Lookout, MOApr 21, 2015
N355RM1982Denver, NCFeb 13, 2026
N355UA1984Denver, NCFeb 3, 2026
N385RC1984Naples, FLApr 16, 2019
N429FC1983Denver, NCAug 6, 2025
N505EH1982Wilmington, DEFeb 9, 2012
N515CY—Tualatin, ORSep 21, 2026
N531P—Manhasset Hills, NYJul 30, 2012
N53HJ1982Farmingdale, NYApr 29, 2019

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