N20CR - 1983 Gates Learjet CORP 55 Aircraft Registration

LJ55

1983 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

Aircraft Description

N20CR is a 1983 Gates Learjet Corp 55, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Western Air International Corp in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N20CR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18FEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20CR was last updated on February 24, 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 55 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20CR. 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
1983
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 1983
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN AIR INTERNATIONAL CORP
Address
1525 NW 56TH ST STE 206
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
Florida33309-2811
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)
50307754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18FEC

Additional Details

Registration
N20CR
Serial Number
097
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00081263

Data Source

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

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