N171AR - 1999 Learjet INC 31A Aircraft Registration

LJ31

1999 LEARJET INC 31A

Aircraft Description

N171AR is a 1999 Learjet INC 31A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Thunderun Aviation Corp in Buffalo, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Alliedsign TFE 731-2B engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N171AR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11CF4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N171AR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N171AR was last updated on May 26, 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 858 Learjet INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 31A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171AR. 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
1999
Manufacturer
LEARJET INC
Model
31A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
THUNDERUN AVIATION CORP
Address
50 N AIRPORT DR
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
New York14225-1472
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ALLIEDSIGN
Engine Model
TFE 731-2B
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50216364
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11CF4

Additional Details

Registration
N171AR
Serial Number
171
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00893757

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 09:32:39)
Airport
Latitude
42.94551
Longitude
-78.722927

Data Source

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

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