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 apply0 ADs match the Gates Learjet Corp 55 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.
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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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199562 reports on Gates Learjet Corp 55 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- tire4
- gasket3
- indicator3
- spar3
- unknown3
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1981 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 16 | |
| 1983 | 11 | |
| 1984 | 8 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
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.
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-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N126KL | 1984 | Dover, DE | Sep 18, 2026 |
| N155ER | 1984 | Denver, NC | Oct 7, 2008 |
| N155SJ | 1984 | Denver, NC | Sep 10, 2025 |
| N16LJ | 1986 | Wilmington, DE | Nov 22, 2024 |
| N18EV | 1983 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 16, 2026 |
| N1VG | — | Wilmington, DE | May 9, 2024 |
| N20CR | 1983 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Feb 24, 2023 |
| N211GS | 1982 | Carson City, NV | Jun 23, 2025 |
| N238AX | — | Denver, NC | Jul 6, 2024 |
| N255LV | — | Middletown, DE | Mar 10, 2026 |
| N255RV | 1983 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 20, 2026 |
| N257SJ | 1985 | Middletown, DE | May 5, 2023 |
| N270JP | — | Denver, NC | Mar 25, 2025 |
| N277AL | 1984 | El Paso, TX | May 18, 2026 |
| N285CT | 1983 | Wilmington, DE | May 5, 2023 |
| N285DH | 1982 | Waterford, MI | Apr 18, 2023 |
| N329TJ | — | Point Lookout, MO | Apr 21, 2015 |
| N355RM | 1982 | Denver, NC | Feb 13, 2026 |
| N355UA | 1984 | Denver, NC | Feb 3, 2026 |
| N385RC | 1984 | Naples, FL | Apr 16, 2019 |
| N429FC | 1983 | Denver, NC | Aug 6, 2025 |
| N505EH | 1982 | Wilmington, DE | Feb 9, 2012 |
| N515CY | — | Tualatin, OR | Sep 21, 2026 |
| N531P | — | Manhasset Hills, NY | Jul 30, 2012 |
| N53HJ | 1982 | Farmingdale, NY | Apr 29, 2019 |