Learjet 55 Aircraft 1980s
Learjet, produced under Bombardier Aviation.
1980s heavy jets include Gulfstream III/IV (early), Hawker 800 (early), Falcon 900 (early), Challenger 600/601. Rolls-Royce Tay, BR710 (predecessors) and TFE731 engines from this era are proven; airframes are heavily mandate-upgraded by now. Two-crew operations standard; recurrent training requirements unchanged from modern equivalents. Pre-buy must include thorough mandate- compliance audit and engine-program enrollment verification.
12 used Learjet 55 aircraft for sale 1980s · 10-seat · $415K – $1.1M · updated 4 hours ago
About the Learjet 55
The Learjet 55 (nicknamed "Longhorn" for the distinctive winglets) is the midsize Learjet that preceded the 60 — produced 1981-1987 with twin Garrett TFE731-3A engines, stand-up cabin and cruise around 460 kt. The 55 brought stand-up cabin comfort to the Learjet line for the first time; the 55B/C were minor variants. As an older midsize Learjet, the 55 is the most affordable way into a stand-up-cabin Learjet — but mandate upgrades, engine costs and parts availability are significant considerations.
Learjet 55 Specifications
Model specThe Learjet 55 is a 10-seat midsize jet with a cruise speed of 430 kt (796 km/h), a range of 1,850 nm (3,426 km), and a useful load of 5,200 lbs (2,359 kg).
12 Learjet 55 For Sale
Browse all 12 listings →There are currently 12 used Learjet 55 for sale, ranging from $415,000 to $1,095,000, with a median asking price of $595,000.
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Learjet 55 Price & Cost
How much does a Learjet 55 cost? Used 55 prices: $415K – $1.1M, average $681K (median $595K), across 6 priced of 12 active listings.
Based on 4 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Learjet 55
Buying a Learjet 55 is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
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Learjet 55 Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Germany | 1 |
Learjet 55 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Learjet 55 Safety Record
Across all 55 variants, 14 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1986–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | La Guaira, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Fatal (6) | — |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Caracas, | Fatal (6) | — |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Jeffersonville, IN | Incident | The flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated r… |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Farmingdale, NJ | Incident | The flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impac… |
NTSB records 1986–2025. Includes all Learjet 55 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.