Gates Learjet Corp 55C
6 Gates Learjet Corp 55C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1979–1990.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1979–1990
- Seats
- 13
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-jet
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Gates Learjet Corp 55C 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.
Watch new ADs for the Gates Learjet Corp 55C
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Gates Learjet Corp 55C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Gates Learjet Corp 55C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 19, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Jeffersonville, INN559RA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Gates Learjet Corp 55C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- flow valve1
- hinge1
- hydraulic line1
- tire1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1979 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Gates Learjet Corp 55C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Gates Learjet Corp 55C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Gates Learjet Corp 55C 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