N129TK - 1979 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1979 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N129TK is a 1979 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Bankair INC in West Columbia, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Airesearch TFE731 SER engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N129TK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A076D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N129TK was last tracked by AviatorDB near The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N129TK was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Learjet, now part of Bombardier Aviation, produced lightweight, fast business jets that became synonymous with private aviation. From the original Lear 23 to the Learjet 75 Liberty, the brand symbolizes speed and luxury in business aviation. AviatorDB tracks 136 Gates Learjet Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 35A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N129TK. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1979
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP.
Model
35A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
400 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BANKAIR INC
Address
2406 EDMUND HWY
City
WEST COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29170-1930
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Bankair
ICAO Code
BKA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TFE731 SER
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50073324
Mode S Code (Hex)
A076D4

Additional Details

Registration
N129TK
Serial Number
253
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00051362

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 14:15:54)
Airport
Latitude
33.95549
Longitude
-81.19059

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC