N980BG - 1996 Learjet INC 31A Aircraft Registration

N980BG is a 1996 Learjet INC 31A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to American Gun Depot Corp in Orland Park, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Honeywell TFE731-3B engine producing 3650 pounds of thrust, N980BG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAB44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N980BG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 16.2198, -94.5108 on February 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N980BG was last updated on February 13, 2026. 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 31A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N980BG. 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.