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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 apply

0 ADs match the Gates Learjet Corp 55C 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
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 1995

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

Most reported parts

  1. flow valve1
  2. hinge1
  3. hydraulic line1
  4. tire1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19791
19892
19901
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
FL1
IN1
MN1
PA1
SC1
UT1

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.
See the registered Gates Learjet Corp 55C 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

55C aircraft

Page 1 of 1
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N143LJ—Greer, SCOct 1, 2022
N178AM—North Salt Lake, UTJun 21, 2022
N263MS1989Jacksonville, FLJun 23, 2025
N322GC1990Fort Wayne, INAug 27, 2023
N518SB1979Hopkins, MNSep 30, 2023
N552TL1989Lititz, PADec 15, 2016

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