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N49WL1981 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A

N49WL is a 1981 Gates Learjet CORP. 35A, serial 457, registered to RFS AIR LLC, an llc in Tucson, AZ, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 13 Sep 2017, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 30 Sep 2027. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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N49WL, 1981 GATES LEARJET CORP. 35A
$887,685
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N49WL
Aircraft
35A
GATES LEARJET CORP.
Serial Number
457
10,786
Total Hours
As published on the sale listing
Locked
Total Cycles
1981
Year
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Registration record

N49WL as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP.
Model
35A
Serial number
457
Year manufactured
1981
Airframe type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification basis
Type certificated
Seats
10
Weight class
12,500 – 19,999 lb
Cruising speed
400 mph

Powerplant

Engines
2
Manufacturer
GARRETT
Model
TFE731 SERIES
Type
Turbo-fan
Thrust
3,500 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
16 Nov 1981
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Transport

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
13 Sep 2017
Last FAA action
17 Mar 2023
Expires
30 Sep 2027
FAA region
Western-Pacific
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
00811441

Registered owner

Name
RFS AIR LLC
Registrant type
LLC
Based
TUCSON, AZ, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
A60FBE
ICAO 24-bit
a60fbe
Octal
51407676
Decimal
10883006

Estimated value

$887,685

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

Market presence

For sale

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Asking price, not a valuation.

Total time
10,786 hours
Listed as
Bombardier Learjet 35A
Located
North America + Canada, United States - AZ
Broker
Duncan Aviation
Days on market
63
First seen
5 Aug 2026
Marketplace
AvBuyer
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What kind of aircraft is N49WL?

N49WL is a 1981 Gates Learjet CORP. 35A, serial 457. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 10, it is powered by 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines.

Who is N49WL registered to?

The FAA registry lists RFS AIR LLC, an llc in Tucson, AZ, US, as the registrant of N49WL.

Is N49WL still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 13 Sep 2017 and expires on 30 Sep 2027.

Has N49WL been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N49WL. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N49WL have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N49WL.

Who operates N49WL for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N49WL, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N49WL for sale?

Yes. N49WL is listed for sale by Duncan Aviation at an asking price of Please call, 63 days on the market.

What is N49WL worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N49WL at $887,685 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N49WL changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N49WL.

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