N181EF - 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1978 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N181EF is a 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Aloft Aviation Services LLC in Spartanburg, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N181EF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A144CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N181EF was last updated on April 30, 2025. 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 N181EF. 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
1978
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 9, 1978
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ALOFT AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
500 AMMONS RD STE 200
City
SPARTANBURG
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29306-4040
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731 SERIES
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50242315
Mode S Code (Hex)
A144CD

Additional Details

Registration
N181EF
Serial Number
190
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00931703

Data Source

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

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