N143LJ - Gates Learjet CORP 55C Aircraft Registration

LJ55

GATES LEARJET CORP 55C

Aircraft Description

N143LJ is a Gates Learjet Corp 55C, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to BCHJET3 LLC in Greer, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Honeywell TFE-731-SER engine producing 4000 pounds of thrust, N143LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AED8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N143LJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N143LJ was last updated on May 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 66 Gates Learjet Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 55C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N143LJ. 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
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 20, 2012
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BCHJET3 LLC
Address
2104 GSP DR
City
GREER
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29651-6643
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
HONEYWELL
Engine Model
TFE-731-SER
Thrust
4000 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50127330
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0AED8

Additional Details

Registration
N143LJ
Serial Number
143
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
May 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01104937

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 01:36:57)
Airport
Latitude
26.196899
Longitude
-80.188017

Data Source

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

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