N357CK - 1980 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1980 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N357CK 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 October 3, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N357CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FF0A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N357CK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N357CK 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 N357CK. 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
October 3, 2003
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2019

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)
50777412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FF0A

Additional Details

Registration
N357CK
Serial Number
323
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
March 11, 2024
Last Update Date
March 11, 2024
Unique ID
00941937

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 04:35:31)
Airport
Latitude
42.228699
Longitude
-83.542598

Data Source

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

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