N989AW - 1982 Gates Learjet CORP 55 Aircraft Registration

LJ55

1982 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

Aircraft Description

N989AW is a 1982 Gates Learjet Corp 55, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Air Gato Enterprises INC in Clearwater, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 23, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Garrett TFE731-3A engine producing 3700 pounds of thrust, N989AW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCCA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N989AW was last updated on June 10, 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 66 Gates Learjet Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 55 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N989AW. 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
1982
Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 23, 2019
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
AIR GATO ENTERPRISES INC
Address
4311 GENERAL HOWARD DR
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
Florida33762-3533
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TFE731-3A
Thrust
3700 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53346250
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCCA8

Additional Details

Registration
N989AW
Serial Number
019
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00852320

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC