1994 Learjet 60 for sale

1994 Learjet 60

Midsize Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Simpsonville, SC
Total Time 7,364 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,226 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 60-040
Reg # N978SM
Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305
Cruise 438 kts (811 km/h)
ICAO Type LJ60
✓ Clean NTSB 10 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

ADF: DUAL COLLINS ADF-462 AUTOPILOT: COLLINS FCC-850A AVIONICS PACKAGE: COLLINS PRO LINE 4 COMMUNICATION RADIOS: DUAL COLLINS VHF-422C W/8.33 SPACING CVR: UNIVERSAL CVR-30A DME: DUAL COLLINS DME-442 FLIGHT DIRECTOR: COLLINS FCS-850A FMS: DUAL UNIVERSAL UNS-1EW W/1000.8 SOFTWARE HI FREQUENCY: DUAL HONEYWELL KHF-950 W/SELCAL NAVIGATION RADIOS: DUAL COLLINS VIR-432 W/FM IMMUNITY RADAR ALTIMETER: COLLINS ALT-55B SATCOM: AIRCELL ST-3100 TAWS: HONEYWELL MARK V EGPWS TCAS: COLLINS TTR-921 TCAS-II W/CHANGE 7 TRANSPONDER: DUAL COLLINS TDR-94D WEATHER RADAR: COLLINS WXR-840 W/TURBULENCE DETECTION GO GO ADVANCE L3 WiFi

Interior

CONFIGURATION: EXECUTIVE/7 PASSENGERS SEATING: BEIGE LEATHER SEATING, MID-CABIN 4-PLACE CLUB, DUAL AFT FORWARD-FACING SEATS CARPET: MEDIUM TAN WOOL CARPETING HEADLINER: MEDIUM TAN ULTRA-LEATHER HEADLINER SIDEWALLS: COMPLEMENTING LIGHT TAN SIDEPANELS CABINETRY/WOOD: COGNAC BIRDS-EYE LAMINATE ENTERTAINMENT: HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES XM RADIO CABIN AUDIO RECEIVER, AIRSHOW 4000 CABIN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Exterior

COLORS: CLASSIC WHITE AND BLACK TUXEDO WITH SILVER ACCENTS.

Inspection

MAINTAINED: FAR PART 91 AIRFRAME PROGRAM: JSSI AIRFRAME PROGRAM AIRFRAME TRACKING PROGRAM: CIMMS ENGINE PROGRAM: JSSI ENGINE PROGRAM

Modifications / STCs

ADS-B OUT, DUAL COLLINS ADC-850D AIR DATA COMPUTERS, DUAL COLLINS RTU-870T RADIO TUNING UNITS, HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES XM COCKPIT WEATHER RECEIVER, HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND FADECS, THREE POSITION WINDSHIELD HEAT SWITCHES

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About This Learjet 60

This 1994 Learjet 60 (N978SM) is a 10-seat midsize jet with 7,364 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 60 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $2,275,000 to $5,500,000.

The 60 cruises at 438 kts (811 km/h) with a range of 2,405 nm (4,454 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 51,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 185 GPH (700 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1018/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $380,000. With 7,364 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 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,364 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Check 10 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $2,775 for pre-purchase inspection

Learjet 60 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
438 kts (811 km/h)
Max Speed
466 kts (863 km/h)
Range
2,405 nm (4,454 km)
Ceiling
51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Max Weight
23,500 lbs (10,660 kg)
Useful Load
5,800 lbs (2,631 kg)
Fuel Capacity
635 gal (2403 L)
Fuel Burn
185 GPH (700 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

LEARJET 60

Fuel Burn
185.0 GPH
~$1202/hr
Variable Cost
$2,800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$380,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$450,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the LEARJET 60. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N978SM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Simpsonville, SC

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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 60

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2010-11-11 2010-07-13

Learjet Inc. Model 60 Airplanes

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2008-02-19 2008-03-06

Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2C, -3B, -3BR, -3C, -3CR, -3D, -3DR, -4R, -5AR, -5BR, -5R, -20R, -20AR, -20BR, -40, -40AR, -40R, and -60 Series Turbofan Engines

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2003-19-11 2003-11-03

Learjet Model 60 Airplanes

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2001-12-02 2001-07-18

Learjet Model 55 Series Airplanes and Model 60 Airplanes

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2000-23-18 2000-12-26

Learjet Model 60 Airplanes

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FR-99-29470 1999-12-21

Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A, and 60 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-99-48 1999-02-12

Honeywell IC-600 Integrated Avionics Computers, as Installed In, But Not Limited To, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes

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FR-98-20970 1998-08-24

Learjet Model 60 Airplanes

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FR-95-24902 1995-10-26

Learjet Model 31A and 60 Airplanes

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

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