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N55VC V

Gates Learjet Corp 55B · 1986

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ICAO24: a6fef0
Last known — 1 week ago N55VC
Observed 2026-06-02 06:52:50 MST
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Ground speed
448 kt
Altitude (baro)
30,450 ft
Track
240.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 40.51125, Lng -75.45429
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5170705

Gates Learjet Corp 55B
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 13
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 29001

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N55VC
Serial Number: 130
Year Manufactured: 1986
ACFTREF Code: 5170705
Engine Code: 29001
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51577360
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6FEF0

Registrant

R.t. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc
30 Winfield St
Norwalk, CT, 068551329
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 11, 2013
Airworthiness Dec 21, 1986
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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