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N143LJGATES LEARJET CORP 55C

N143LJ is a Gates Learjet Corp 55C, serial 143, registered to BCHJET3 LLC, an llc in Greer, SC, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 1 Oct 2022, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Oct 2029. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$1,424,833

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N143LJ
Aircraft: 55C; GATES LEARJET CORP
Serial Number: 143

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Registration record

N143LJ as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: GATES LEARJET CORP
Model: 55C
Serial number: 143
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 13
Weight class: 12,500 – 19,999 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL
Model: TFE-731-SER
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 4,000 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 20 Nov 2012
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Transport

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 1 Oct 2022
Last FAA action: 3 May 2023
Expires: 31 Oct 2029
FAA region: Southern
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 01104937

Registered owner

Name: BCHJET3 LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: GREER, SC, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A0AED8
ICAO 24-bit: a0aed8
Octal: 50127330
Decimal: 10530520

Estimated value

$1,424,833

As of 29 Aug 2026. Virtual Hangar Jetstimate. Market value and charter on virtualhangar.com

Market presence

Not currently listed

N143LJ has never appeared on the marketplaces we collect.

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What kind of aircraft is N143LJ?

N143LJ is a Gates Learjet Corp 55C, serial 143. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 13, it is powered by 2 Honeywell TFE-731-SER engines.

Who is N143LJ registered to?

The FAA registry lists BCHJET3 LLC, an llc in Greer, SC, US, as the registrant of N143LJ.

Is N143LJ still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 1 Oct 2022 and expires on 31 Oct 2029.

Has N143LJ been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N143LJ. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N143LJ have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N143LJ.

Who operates N143LJ for charter?

N143LJ is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: AIRCHARTERS WORLDWIDE INC.

Is N143LJ for sale?

N143LJ is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N143LJ worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N143LJ at $1,424,833 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N143LJ changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N143LJ.

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