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N518SB1979 GATES LEARJET CORP 55C

N518SB is a 1979 Gates Learjet Corp 55C, serial 139A, registered to GBA LEGACY LLC, an llc in Hopkins, MN, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 30 Sep 2023, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 30 Sep 2030. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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N518SB, 1979 GATES LEARJET CORP 55C
$1,442,194
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N518SB
Aircraft
55C
GATES LEARJET CORP
Serial Number
139A
8,121
Total Hours
As published on the sale listing
Locked
Total Cycles
1979
Year
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Registration record

N518SB as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 5 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
GATES LEARJET CORP
Model
55C
Serial number
139A
Year manufactured
1979
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
GARRETT
Model
TFE731 SERIES
Type
Turbo-fan
Thrust
3,500 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
23 Oct 1989
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Transport

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
30 Sep 2023
Last FAA action
30 Sep 2023
Expires
30 Sep 2030
FAA region
Great Lakes
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
00304721

Registered owner

Name
GBA LEGACY LLC
Registrant type
LLC
Based
HOPKINS, MN, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
A680B9
ICAO 24-bit
a680b9
Octal
51500271
Decimal
10911929

Estimated value

$1,442,194

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

Market presence

For sale

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Total time
8,121 hours
Listed as
Learjet 55C
Located
Arlington, Virginia
Broker
NEXTJET INC
Days on market
70
First seen
28 Jul 2026
Marketplace
Controller.com
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What kind of aircraft is N518SB?

N518SB is a 1979 Gates Learjet Corp 55C, serial 139A. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 13, it is powered by 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines.

Who is N518SB registered to?

The FAA registry lists GBA LEGACY LLC, an llc in Hopkins, MN, US, as the registrant of N518SB.

Is N518SB still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 30 Sep 2023 and expires on 30 Sep 2030.

Has N518SB been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N518SB. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N518SB have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N518SB.

Who operates N518SB for charter?

N518SB is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: A B FLIGHT SERVICES INC.

Is N518SB for sale?

Yes. N518SB is listed for sale by NEXTJET INC at an asking price of Call for price, 70 days on the market.

What is N518SB worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N518SB at $1,442,194 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N518SB changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N518SB.

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