1981 Learjet 55 for sale

1981 Learjet 55

Midsize Jet

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Location Venice, FL
Total Time 12,010 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,914 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 012
Reg # N558RJ
Engine Garrett TFE731-3A-2B
Cruise 430 kts (796 km/h)
ICAO Type LJ55
✓ Clean NTSB 8 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

AVIONICS: Garmin GNS-430W 530W Comms/Navs/GPS Garmin GTX-345 Transponders IDC System II encoding Altimeters Dual J.E.T. DN-104A Compass Wulfsberg VI Flight Phone Dual Collins 332C-10 RMI Honeywell KGP-860 EGPWS Class B TAWS Artex ELT-406 ELT Collins WXR-300 Color w/Collins TNS-300 Weather Radar Garmin Flightstream 210 Sigtronics SDB-K Dual Intercoms J.E.T. FC-550 Autopilot Dual Collins FDS-85 Flight Director Collins ALT-50A Radar Altimeter Collins RNS-300 RNAV AlliedSignal TCAS-I KMR-675 Marker Beacon ADDITIONAL: RVSM Single-Point Refueling Scott Oxygen Masks Dual Fire Extinguishers Auto Spoilers GoGo Avance L-5 Wifi Thrust Reversers Auxiliary Cabin Heat Phase 1 1A Mods WAC Heat Rosen Visors Freon AC Gel Batteries Increased Takeoff Landing Mods 21,500 MTOW APR 2 Spare Engines! 700 SOH/ 3,281 SOH

Description

1981 LearJet 55 - N558RJ for sale. Please contact James Perkins for more information.

Engine

ENGINES: Honeywell TFE731-3AR-2B TFE731-3CR-2B Left SN: P94128C 15,148 TTSN 11,701 Cycles Since New 3,914.1 Since Overhaul 1,149 Since Hot Right SN: P85138C 12,409 TTSN 11,049 Cycles Since New 3,398 Since Overhaul 529 Since Hot

Propeller

AIRFRAME: 12,010 Total Time Since New 9,966 Cycles Since New

Interior

Tan Leather Executive Seating Consisting of a forward 2-Place Divan, Four Aft Club Seats, Aft Forward-Facing Single Club Seat, IPECO Crew Seats, Forward Galley W/Coffee, Beverage, Snack & Ice Storage Dual Aft Pullout Tables, GoGo Avance L-5 Wifi, Airshow, 14-Inch Flat-Screen TV, Dual 7-Inch Monitors, DVD, Alpine DVA-9860 MP3/WMA Boland TV Screen & Rear Enclosed Lavatory.

Exterior

New Custom Paint 2026!

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Learjet 55

This 1981 Learjet 55 (N558RJ) is a 10-seat midsize jet with 12,010 hours on the airframe.

The Learjet 55 cruises at 430 kts (796 km/h) with a range of 1,850 nm (3,426 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 51,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 165 GPH (625 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $908/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,600/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $350,000. With 12,010 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (5,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 8 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 12,010 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Check 8 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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Budget $2,475 for pre-purchase inspection

Learjet Learjet 55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
430 kts (796 km/h)
Max Speed
460 kts (852 km/h)
Range
1,850 nm (3,426 km)
Ceiling
51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Max Weight
21,500 lbs (9,752 kg)
Useful Load
5,200 lbs (2,359 kg)
Fuel Capacity
530 gal (2006 L)
Fuel Burn
165 GPH (625 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

LEARJET 55

Fuel Burn
165.0 GPH
~$1072/hr
Variable Cost
$2,600/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$350,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$400,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the LEARJET 55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N558RJ.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Venice, FL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Airworthiness Directives — Learjet Learjet

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 8 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-00-7335

Learjet Model 35, 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes

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2009-03-01 2009-03-05

Learjet Model 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes

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2007-17-17 2007-10-02

Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes, and Model 45 Airplanes

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2007-04-18 2007-03-23

Learjet Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes

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2001-12-02 2001-07-18

Learjet Model 55 Series Airplanes and Model 60 Airplanes

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2001-07-11 2001-05-01

Learjet Model 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35, 36, and 55 Series Airplanes

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FR-99-19297 1999-09-07

Learjet Model 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 55, and 60 Series Airplanes

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FR-95-22457 1995-10-12

Learjet Model 35, 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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