N237CK - 1979 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1979 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N237CK is a 1979 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 April 16, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2011. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Airesearch TFE731 SER engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N237CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A222BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N237CK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8924, -86.1284 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N237CK 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 N237CK. 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
1979
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
April 16, 1992
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2011

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
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TFE731 SER
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50421275
Mode S Code (Hex)
A222BD

Additional Details

Registration
N237CK
Serial Number
237
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00984800

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 16:41:09)
Airport
Latitude
41.188117
Longitude
-112.014916

Data Source

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

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