N49WL - 1981 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

1981 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N49WL is a 1981 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Rfs Air LLC in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N49WL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60FBE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N49WL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.0996, -110.9200 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N49WL was last updated on March 17, 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 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 N49WL. 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
1981
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
November 16, 1981
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RFS AIR LLC
Address
7749 N CANYON SPIRIT WAY
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85718-7829
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731 SERIES
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51407676
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60FBE

Additional Details

Registration
N49WL
Serial Number
457
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00811441

Last Known Position

Date
May 20, 2026 (UTC 21:33:28)
Airport
Latitude
32.099909
Longitude
-110.920435

Data Source

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

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