Learjet 45

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 5170805

Manufacturer (registry)
LEARJET INC
Model
45
Registry code
5170805
Registered
433 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
12
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDST00008WI
Holder
Learjet Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 567

1995Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 567 aircraft
19952
19963
199811
199933
200053
200161
200228
20037
200421
200536
200643
200744
200846
200919
201013
201120
201210
201317
201426
201521
201612
20179
20187
20198
20208
20216
20223

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 29

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2000In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 33 ADs
20002
20011
20021
20034
20052
20063
20072
20081
20091
20104
20112
20122
20132
20142
20151
20222
20231
See all 33 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5170805'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Historical bulletins · 1
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Registered aircraft · 433

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5170805')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 293

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB OPS26LA019IncidentClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openLearjet 45 · West Milford, NJFeb 13, 2026 · N91SU · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN23LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 45 · Batesville, ARThe crew’s failure to execute a go-around during the unstable approach and long landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 30, 2022 · N988MC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 45 · Morristown, NJThe captain’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Apr 2, 2022 · N877W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Burlington, VTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Aug 20, 2018 · N557SP · Substantial damageNTSB OPS12IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Chicago, ILThe tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became…Dec 1, 2011 · N570AM · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN09LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 45XR · Telluride, COThe failure of both pilots to positively identify the runway prior to landing.Jan 3, 2009 · N279AJ · Substantial damageNTSB OPS07IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Teterboro, NJA runway incursion occurred when the local controller did not ensure that N145AP has passed the intersection of runways 1 and 6 prior to authorizing N336FX to depart runway 1.Aug 13, 2007 · N145AP · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB DEN04IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Denver, COthe failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.Oct 22, 2003 · N420FX · No damageNTSB IAD99FA008Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Wallops Island, VAThe failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…Oct 27, 1998 · N454LJ · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5170805')
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FAA incident reports · 51

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

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Service difficulty reports · 5

SDR OEJA202408050001Flap System · failedAFTER DEPARTING FROM SSI, I STARTED THE AFTER TAKE OFF CHECKLIST. I PUT TH FLAPS UP AND LOOKED TO VERIFY FLAPS WERE UP AND NOTICED IT WAS STILL AT FLAPS 8 DEGREES. AT THAT SAME TIME CAPT BOLT ALSO NOTICED THAT WE HAD A YELL FLAPS FAIL CAS MESSAGE. AT THAT POINAug 3, 2024 · N116PJ · Beech 45 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2022FA0000603Windshield · failedORIGINAL WINDSHIELD FAILED. HAD !HIS WINDSHIELD INSTANCE. AIRCRAFT FLEW FOR 7.0 HOURS AN L WINDSHIELD FAILED.Oct 13, 2022 · N219JL · Beech 45 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR O9IA202107185571Fcu · faultedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE LH THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE MCR POSITION. ALL ATTEMPTS TO REDUCE THE THROTTLE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, VIA SATELLITE PHONE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LANDING AT TJul 17, 2021 · N557LM · Beech 45 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 2021FA0000188Window · crackedWEST STAR AVIATION CREATED A WORK ORDER ON JUNE 17, 2021 FOR CUSTOMER. DISCREPANCY LH PILOT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/SHATTERED. WEST STAR AVIATION MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM PERFORMED A PILOT WINDOW REPLACEMENT. REMOVED PN 6656100001-001 SN 1607 INFORMATION ON THE STATUS Jun 30, 2021 · N192TD · Beech 45 · Window/Windshield SystemSDR 2021FA0000385None · wornPILOT REPORTS NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR IS LOSING FLUID. COMPLIED WITH R&R OF NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. OPS TEST OK. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RTS.Feb 16, 2021 · N612YM · Beech 45 · Landing Gear Actuator
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The same model under other registry codes

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  WHERE m.match_key = '45' AND m.code NOT IN ('5170805')
  GROUP BY ALL
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  LIMIT 12"

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