N988QC - 1981 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A Aircraft Registration

LJ35

1981 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

Aircraft Description

N988QC is a 1981 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Med Air LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2013. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Garrett TFE731 SERIES engine producing 3500 pounds of thrust, N988QC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCA3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N988QC was last updated on September 22, 2023. 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 N988QC. 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
1981
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
November 9, 1981
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
MED AIR LLC
Address
1201 N ORANGE ST STE 600
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1171
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731 SERIES
Thrust
3500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53345075
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCA3D

Additional Details

Registration
N988QC
Serial Number
455
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00530184

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC