N16LJ - 1986 Gates Learjet CORP 55 Aircraft Registration

LJ55

1986 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

Aircraft Description

N16LJ is a 1986 Gates Learjet Corp 55, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Lear Holding Corp in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Honeywell TFE-731-SER engine producing 4000 pounds of thrust, N16LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F058 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16LJ was last updated on November 22, 2024. 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 55 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16LJ. 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
1986
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 2003
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LEAR HOLDING CORP
Address
1521 CONCORD PIKE STE 201
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19803-3645
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
HONEYWELL
Engine Model
TFE-731-SER
Thrust
4000 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50170130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F058

Additional Details

Registration
N16LJ
Serial Number
126
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 22, 2024
Last Update Date
November 22, 2024
Unique ID
00301427

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC