N53FN - 1977 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1977 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N53FN is a 1977 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Gh Equipment LLC in Dover, DE. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Garrett TFE731-2-2B engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N53FN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AE9E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53FN was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Island Naval Air Station-halsey Field (KNZY) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53FN was last updated on December 26, 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 N53FN. 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
1977
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
April 14, 2022
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GH EQUIPMENT LLC
Address
8 THE GREEN #19084
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19901
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731-2-2B
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51527236
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AE9E

Additional Details

Registration
N53FN
Serial Number
118
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
December 26, 2024
Last Update Date
December 26, 2024
Unique ID
00904971

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 19:35:26)
Airport
Latitude
32.697372
Longitude
-117.201854

Data Source

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

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