Learjet 55C

‍Description

The Learjet 55C is one of the more highly refined developments in the long line of Bombardier / Learjet aircraft. The Learjet 55, which first flew in November 1979, utilized the Longhorn wing along with the Lear 35’s TFE731 turbofan engines and a new, larger fuselage

Cabin

The cabin of the Learjet 55C is optimized for six-passengers. The new fuselage introduced with the 55-series provides considerably more interior space than was available in earlier Learjets. Cabin layout consists of a four-place club arrangement and a two-place side-facing bench seat is forward of the club, and a small galley/refreshment center is located in. A large forward closet, aft cabin baggage, and small aft external baggage area provide luggage storage. Cabin height is 5.7ft., cabin width is 5.9ft., and cabin length is 13.7ft.

Features

The 55C variant introduced the now-common delta fins to the Learjet line. These longitudinal tail surfaces provide improvements in handling and performance in addition to stall-avoidance capability, allowing elimination of the complex stick pusher system of earlier models. Auxiliary tanks give the 55C/ER and 55C/LR additional range.

The standard equipment package for the Learjet 55C includes the five-tube Collins EFIS-85L system with right- and left-side electronic attitude director indicators and electronic horizontal situation indicators, along with a central multifunction display. Also included as standard are the Collins AHS-85 AHRS, WXR-350 weather radar, APS-85 autopilot, and dual Pro Line 2 VHS comm and nav radios.

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