N285DH - 1982 Gates Learjet CORP 55 Aircraft Registration

LJ55

1982 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

Aircraft Description

N285DH is a 1982 Gates Learjet Corp 55, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Royal Air Freight INC in Waterford, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N285DH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E0E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N285DH was last updated on April 18, 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 N285DH. 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
1982
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 4, 1996
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC
Address
2141 AIRPORT RD
City
WATERFORD
State / Zip Code
Michigan48327-1207
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Royal Air Freight
ICAO Code
RAX

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731 SERIES
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50560341
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E0E1

Additional Details

Registration
N285DH
Serial Number
026
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00173355

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC