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N61SJ1983 GATES LEARJET CORP 55

N61SJ is a 1983 Gates Learjet Corp 55, serial 081, registered to BYRUM LYLE TRUSTEE, an individual in NM, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 17 Nov 2011, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 30 Nov 2027. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 6 service difficulty reports.

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$809,661

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N61SJ
Aircraft: 55; GATES LEARJET CORP
Serial Number: 081

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Total Hours

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1983

Year

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Registration record

N61SJ as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: GATES LEARJET CORP
Model: 55
Serial number: 081
Year manufactured: 1983
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: 19 Apr 1983
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Transport

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 17 Nov 2011
Last FAA action: 1 Apr 2023
Expires: 30 Nov 2027
FAA region: Southwestern
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00091072

Registered owner

Name: BYRUM LYLE TRUSTEE
Registrant type: Individual
Based: NM, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A7EDFE
ICAO 24-bit: a7edfe
Octal: 51766776
Decimal: 11005438

Estimated value

$809,661

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Market presence

Not currently listed

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What kind of aircraft is N61SJ?

N61SJ is a 1983 Gates Learjet Corp 55, serial 081. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 13, it is powered by 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines.

Who is N61SJ registered to?

The FAA registry lists BYRUM LYLE TRUSTEE, an individual in NM, US, as the registrant of N61SJ.

Is N61SJ still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 17 Nov 2011 and expires on 30 Nov 2027.

Has N61SJ been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N61SJ. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N61SJ have service difficulty reports?

6 service difficulty reports have been filed against N61SJ with the FAA.

Who operates N61SJ for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N61SJ, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N61SJ for sale?

N61SJ is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N61SJ worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N61SJ at $809,661 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N61SJ changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N61SJ. The mark was previously carried by: Gates Learjet CORP. 35A.

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