N606SM - 1974 Gates Lear Jet 25B Aircraft Registration

LJ25

1974 GATES LEAR JET 25B

Aircraft Description

N606SM is a 1974 Gates Lear Jet 25B, a twin-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Technical Education Services INC in Virginia Beach, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on June 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Ge CJ610-SER engine producing 2700 horsepower, N606SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7DF25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N606SM was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Learjet 25, one of the most successful early business jets, revolutionized executive aviation by combining high speed with increased passenger capacity. First flown on August 12, 1966, it was a low-wing twin-engine turbojet that seated eight passengers plus two crew members. Stretching 1.27 meters longer than its predecessor, the aircraft measured 10.80 meters in wingspan and could operate at altitudes up to 15,545 meters. Manufactured by Learjet Corporation in Wichita, Kansas, 373 aircraft were produced between 1967 and 1982. AviatorDB tracks 67 Gates Lear Jet aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is LJ25.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N606SM. 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
1974
Manufacturer
GATES LEAR JET
Model
25B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
388 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1974
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TECHNICAL EDUCATION SERVICES INC
Address
4455 SOUTH BLVD STE 500
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Virginia23452-1387
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CJ610-SER
Horsepower
2700 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51757445
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7DF25

Additional Details

Registration
N606SM
Serial Number
185
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00203385

Data Source

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

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