N203VS - 1981 Gates Learjet 25D Aircraft Registration

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1981 GATES LEARJET 25D

Aircraft Description

N203VS is a 1981 Gates Learjet 25D, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Calspan Corp in Buffalo, NY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Ge CJ-610-8A engine producing 2950 pounds of thrust, N203VS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19F14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N203VS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N203VS was last updated on January 7, 2026. 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 19 Gates Learjet aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 25D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N203VS. 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
1981
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET
Model
25D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
390 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 4, 2025
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 13, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
CALSPAN CORP
Address
4455 GENESEE ST
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
New York14225-1928
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CJ-610-8A
Thrust
2950 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50317424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19F14

Additional Details

Registration
N203VS
Serial Number
347
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 7, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00052603

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 20:12:13)
Airport
Latitude
34.914237
Longitude
-117.890425

Data Source

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

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