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N431CK V

Gates Learjet Corp. 35A · 1981 · Ypsilanti, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N431CK is a 1981 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A (serial 431), registered to Kalitta Charters LLC (LLC) in Ypsilanti, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1988 (37 years ago). It carries 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines rated at 3,500 lbf each (7,000 lbf total), the engine on 53% of registered Gates Learjet Corp. 35As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A52711. It is one of 138 Gates Learjet Corp. 35A aircraft on the FAA registry. Kalitta Charters LLC holds 51 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kalitta Charters LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Ypsilanti, MI
Serial number
431
Year built
1981 · 45 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A52711 · 51223421 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 23, 2014
Airworthiness date
Dec 30, 1988
Last FAA activity
Mar 11, 2024
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Garrett TFE731 SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
3,500 lbf × 2 (7,000 lbf total)
FAA engine code
29001

67 of the 126 registered Gates Learjet Corp. 35A carry this engine (53%), across 13 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a52711
Last known — 1 month ago KFS57
Observed 2026-09-27 11:23:56 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
293 kt
Altitude (baro)
10,325 ft
Track
54.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 42.03557, Lng -84.42606
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5170602

Gates Learjet Corp. 35A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 10
Cruise: 348 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 29001

Manufacturer: Garrett
Model: TFE731 SERIES
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 3,500 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N431CK
Serial Number: 431
Year Manufactured: 1981
ACFTREF Code: 5170602
Engine Code: 29001
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51223421
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A52711

Registrant

Kalitta Charters LLC
LLC
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2820 Tyler Rd
Ypsilanti, MI, 481986184
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 23, 2014
Airworthiness Dec 30, 1988
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Mar 11, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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