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N55VC V

Gates Learjet Corp 55B · 1986 · Norwalk, CT

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N55VC is a 1986 Gates Learjet Corp 55B (serial 130), registered to R.t. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc (corporation) in Norwalk, CT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1986 (39 years ago). It carries 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines rated at 3,500 lbf each (7,000 lbf total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6FEF0. It is one of 3 Gates Learjet Corp 55B aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
R.t. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Norwalk, CT
Serial number
130
Year built
1986 · 40 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6FEF0 · 51577360 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 11, 2013
Airworthiness date
Dec 21, 1986
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
Western

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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

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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

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Transponder / ADS-B

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

R.t. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc
Corporation
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 Sep 7, 2026

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