The Learjet 55 (ICAO type LJ55) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport Aircraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 9,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,390 nm, a cruise speed of 455 knots, a service ceiling of 51,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.
Learjet 55
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 108
- Active
- 105
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
15 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A10CE · Rev 62 · issued 2009-11-20
- Category
- Transport Aircraft
- MTOW
- 8,845 kg
- MZFW
- 6,804 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 8 passengers
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
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Learjet 55 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Learjet 55 fleet — updated daily.
43 yearsmedian age
Of the 56 registered Learjet 55 with a known build year (52% of the 108 we track), the median age is 43 years.
7changed registration in 12 months
7 of the 108 registered Learjet 55 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 7 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 2
- Tracked flights
- 3
- Tracked flight hours
- 9
- Share of fleet flying
- 2%
2 Learjet 55 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 3 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
15Learjet 55 listed for sale
Asking prices from $4K to $895K, typically $446K–$669K — based on 18 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Learjet 55 manuals & documents
5 documents for the Learjet 55 — Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist for the Learjet 55, detailing the procedures for various phases of flight including start, taxi, takeoff, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and shutdown. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary steps are completed for safe operation.
- Checklist includes procedures for engine start and system checks.
- Emphasizes the importance of monitoring pressurization and engine instruments.
- Specifies actions for before takeoff, during flight, and after landing.
- Includes safety checks for cabin temperature and fuel balance.
- Outlines the use of anti-ice and windshield heat during flight.
- Details the shutdown procedures after landing.
- Incorporates crew briefing as a critical step.
- Highlights the importance of setting altimeters and V-speeds.
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What is the range of the Learjet 55?
The Learjet 55 has a maximum range of 2,390 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Learjet 55 carry?
The Learjet 55 seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Learjet 55?
The Learjet 55's maximum take-off weight is 9,700 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Learjet 55?
The Learjet 55's ICAO type designator is LJ55.
How many Learjet 55 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 108 registered Learjet 55 airframes worldwide.
Registered 55 aircraft
Individual 55 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N322GC· 1990
- N263MS· 1989
- PR-ERR· 1989
- N552TL· 1989
- PT-LDR· 1988
- PT-LXO· 1988
- N55VC· 1986
- N610JR· 1986
- N73GP· 1986
- N16LJ· 1986
- N257SJ· 1985
- N355UA· 1984
- N155ER· 1984
- N277AL· 1984
- N824MG· 1984
- N385RC· 1984
- N126KL· 1984
- N155SJ· 1984
- N717AM· 1984
- N18EV· 1983
- N558RA· 1983
- PT-LET· 1983
- N61SJ· 1983
- N657DJ· 1983