Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36A | Fixed wing multi engine | 21 | 21 | 1974-1984 |
| 35 | Fixed wing multi engine | 16 | 16 | 1974-1984 |
| 25B | Fixed wing multi engine | 12 | 12 | 1970-1976 |
| 24D | Fixed wing multi engine | 7 | 6 | 1969-1976 |
| 24F | Fixed wing multi engine | 4 | 4 | 1976-1977 |
| 28 | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | 1979-1979 |
| 24E | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 1976-1976 |
| 25 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1976-1976 |
| 25C | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Gates Lear Jet aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 67 aircraft under the manufacturer name "GATES LEAR JET." Data current as of 2026-10-16 shows that these 67 registrations represent nine distinct models. Sixty-six of these registrations are valid. All aircraft in this registry group are classified as fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft. The fleet is powered by either turbofan engines (37 aircraft) or turbojet engines (30 aircraft).
The majority of these aircraft were built between 1969 and 1984. Half of the fleet was constructed in 1976 or earlier. Airworthiness classes vary across the registry. Standard class accounts for 45 aircraft, while restricted class covers eight. Experimental class includes six aircraft, and three fall into multiple categories.
Geographic distribution shows Delaware holding the most registrations with 12 aircraft, followed by Florida with 11, and Georgia with 8. The most common models are the 36A and 35, with 21 and 16 aircraft respectively. Both models were built between 1974 and 1984 and seat 10 passengers. The 25B model has 12 registrations, built between 1970 and 1976, also seating 10. The 24D model accounts for seven aircraft with eight seats, and the 24F model has four registrations with eight seats. The 28 model comprises three aircraft with nine seats.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) provide technical specifications for these models. TCDS A10CE, held by Learjet Inc., covers the 36A, 25B, 24D, and 24F models. Each model page on this site includes its specific specifications and TCDS details. Every aircraft record is accessible by its N-number for direct lookup.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026.