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Learjet 55

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Overview

The Learjet 50 series was first announced at the 1977 Paris air show. Its design was based on the wing of the earlier Longhorn 28/29 series, married to a larger 10 seat fuselage. Construction of the Learjet 55 began in April 1978.

The first model flew on 19 April 1979 and production started March 1981. FAA certification was granted soon after and deliveries commenced in April.

The Learjet 55 was a low wing cantilever monoplane with winglets developed by NASA - the winglets gave rise to its Longhorn nickname - and a wing design based on the Learjet 25.

The aircraft has a T-tail and is powered by two Garrett TFE731 turbofans mounted either side of the rear fuselage, each providing 3,700 lbf of thrust. It has a retractable tricycle landing gear, an enclosed cabin for up to ten passengers and a cockpit for two crew.

A number of variants were introduced: the 55B with its digital flight deck, modified wings and improved interior, as well as higher take off weights as standard; the 55C with Delta Fins that gave it performance and handling advantages; the extended range 55C/ER with additional fuel in the tail cone; and the 55C/LR that introduced more fuel capacity.

Production of the Model 55 ceased in 1990 after 147 had been built.

Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   8
  • Range:   1,870 nm (full seats)
  • Cruise speed:   385 - 419 kts
  • Cabin height:   5.67 ft
  • Cabin width:   5.75 ft
  • Cabin length:   16.58 ft
  • Cabin volume:   475 cu ft
  • Active fleet worldwide:   107
  • Available for charter worldwide:   33
  • Typical price:   $550,000 to $1,050,000 pre-owned.
  • Production dates:   1981 - 1990
  • Includes 55B and 55C

  • Engines:   Honeywell TFE731-2/-3/-4/-5 Series
Variant types
World fleetCharter fleetTypical paxCabin volumeCruiseRangeYears
Learjet 55 90 31 8 476 cu ft 419 kts 1,870 nm 1981 - 1986
Learjet 55B 6 0 8 476 cu ft 385 kts 1,870 nm 1986 - 1988
Learjet 55C 11 2 8 476 cu ft 419 kts 1,991 nm 1989 - 1990

 

Supplemental Type Certificates

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06/07/2022 EASA: 10079658. Installation of LAI windshields.
Learjet 55, Learjet 60, Learjet 55C, Learjet 55B
STC holder: Lee Aerospace

 

Charter operators
U.S.A. AeroCare Medical Transport System , Aeromedevac , Air Ambulance Worldwide , Air Charters , ATI Jet , Century Aviation , Chrysler Aviation , Florida Jet Service , International Jet Aviation Services , Jet Logistics , Jet Rescue Air Ambulance , Kolob Canyons Air Services , LR Services , NEAJets , REVA , Royal Air Charter , Sierra West Airlines , Skyjet Elite , Ventura Air Services
Maintenance centres
Duncan Aviation
www.duncanaviation.aero
Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
Canada Briggs Aero , Davis Aircraft Services , Flying Colours Corp. , Flying Colours Corp. , Sunwest Aviation
Mexico Learcom , SAQ MRO
U.S.A. Aero Center Epps Atlanta , AeroCheck MRO , Altus Aerospace , Avmats , Duncan Aviation , Florida Jet Center , Flying Colours Corp. , Flying Colours Corp. , FTair , Global Aviation Maintenance , Haggan Aviation , Hawkeye Aviation , JAG Aviation , JetEXE Aviation , Mather Aviation , Michiana Aircraft Services , National Jets , Precision Jet Service , Private Jet Maintenance , SAI Flight Support , Signature TechnicAir (FDK) , Signature TechnicAir (GSO) , Signature TechnicAir (OMA) , SoCal Jet Services , SoCal Jets , Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (GYH) , Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (MQY) , Straight Flight , Sunrise Jets , TOGS Aircraft , Toledo Jet Center , Toledo Jet Center , Ventura Air Services , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation
Completions centres
Canada Flying Colours Corp.
U.S.A. Capital Aviation , Flying Colours Corp.
Type rating training providers
U.S.A. CAE Dallas , FlightSafety Tuscon Learning Center , SimCom Aviation Training
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