N515KS - 2002 Learjet INC 45 Aircraft Registration

LJ45

2002 LEARJET INC 45

Aircraft Description

N515KS is a 2002 Learjet INC 45, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Central Iowa Aviation LLC in Ankeny, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 1, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Honeywell TFE731-20BR engine producing 3650 pounds of thrust, N515KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A674F4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N515KS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N515KS was last updated on June 28, 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 858 Learjet INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N515KS. 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
2002
Manufacturer
LEARJET INC
Model
45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 1, 2022
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC
Address
3700 SE CONVENIENCE BLVD
City
ANKENY
State / Zip Code
Iowa50021-9418
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
HONEYWELL
Engine Model
TFE731-20BR
Thrust
3650 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51472364
Mode S Code (Hex)
A674F4

Additional Details

Registration
N515KS
Serial Number
211
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
June 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00023649

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 18:11:48)
Airport
Latitude
25.878113
Longitude
-81.641529

Data Source

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

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