N353CK - 1976 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1976 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N353CK is a 1976 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 July 27, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N353CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F02E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N353CK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N353CK 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 N353CK. 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
1976
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
July 27, 1976
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 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
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731 SERIES
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50770056
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F02E

Additional Details

Registration
N353CK
Serial Number
081
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00972773

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 23:25:43)
Airport
Latitude
35.205037
Longitude
-80.934505

Data Source

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

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