N217CK - 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1978 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N217CK is a 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Kalitta Charters LLC in Ypsilanti, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N217CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D3BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N217CK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8256, -82.9150 on January 29, 2026. The FAA registry record for N217CK was last updated on March 11, 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 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 N217CK. 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
December 9, 1978
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KALITTA CHARTERS LLC
Address
2820 TYLER RD
City
YPSILANTI
State / Zip Code
Michigan48198-6184
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Kalitta Charters
ICAO Code
KFS

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50351677
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D3BF

Additional Details

Registration
N217CK
Serial Number
217
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00801040

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 05:03:53)
Airport
Latitude
39.826929
Longitude
-82.913147

Data Source

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

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