N429MS - 1983 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

1983 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N429MS is a 1983 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Fci Aeronautics LLC in Marble Falls, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Airesearch TFE731 SER engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N429MS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51E32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N429MS was last updated on April 2, 2025. 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 N429MS. 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
35A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
400 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 6, 1996
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FCI AERONAUTICS LLC
Address
606 COUNTY ROAD 121
City
MARBLE FALLS
State / Zip Code
Texas78654-3856
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TFE731 SER
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51217062
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51E32

Additional Details

Registration
N429MS
Serial Number
503
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
April 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00941503

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC