N981AL - 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

1978 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N981AL is a 1978 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Malik Hassan in Richfield, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Airesearch TFE731 SER engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N981AL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAEE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981AL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0438, -81.4520 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N981AL was last updated on May 30, 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 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 N981AL. 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
1978
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
December 20, 1979
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MALIK HASSAN
Address
3561 W GALLOWAY DR
City
RICHFIELD
State / Zip Code
Ohio44286-9357
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TFE731 SER
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53327346
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAEE6

Additional Details

Registration
N981AL
Serial Number
216
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00230554

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 22:17:42)
Airport
Latitude
41.044464
Longitude
-81.450195

Data Source

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

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