N298CK - 1980 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1980 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N298CK is a 1980 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 September 4, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 12, 2010. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Alliedsign TFE 731-2B engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N298CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3136E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N298CK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N298CK 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 N298CK. 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
1980
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
September 4, 1998
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 12, 2010

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
ALLIEDSIGN
Engine Model
TFE 731-2B
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50611556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3136E

Additional Details

Registration
N298CK
Serial Number
298
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00063696

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 01:17:18)
Airport
Latitude
42.249161
Longitude
-83.513322

Data Source

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

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