N285CT - 1983 Gates Learjet CORP 55 Aircraft Registration

LJ55

1983 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

Aircraft Description

N285CT is a 1983 Gates Learjet Corp 55, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Cf Aviation Trust LLC Trustee in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N285CT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E0D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N285CT was last updated on May 5, 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 N285CT. 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
July 6, 2023
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CF AVIATION TRUST LLC TRUSTEE
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1674
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)
50560322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E0D2

Additional Details

Registration
N285CT
Serial Number
085
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00582432

Last Known Position

Date
December 29, 2024 (UTC 19:37:29)
Airport
Latitude
19.3369
Longitude
-99.56583

Data Source

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

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