Learjet 55 Aircraft in United States
Learjet, produced under Bombardier Aviation.
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
11 used Learjet 55 aircraft for sale in United States · 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).
11 Learjet 55 For Sale
Browse all 11 listings →There are currently 11 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 $719K (median $595K), across 5 priced of 11 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.