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The Learjet 31 is an American built twin-engined, high speed business jet. Manufactured by Learjet, a subsidiary of Bombardier Aerospace, as the successor to the Learjet 29, it has a capacity of eight passengers and two crew.


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This version featured increased cruising speed, a digital avionics system with EFIS supplied by Allied Signal (today Honeywell) and an instrument panel layout change.


The nose gear wheel is steered by a Steer by Wire system. The windshield could be heated electrically.


The Learjet Model 31 is, arguably, the ultimate realization of the original Learjet series dating back to the Model 23 of 1963.


The Learjet 31A was announced in 1990 as a replacement after building 38 Learjet 31’s.


The model 31A boasted numerous modifications, however the most notable changes would take place on the flight deck.


Powered by two aft-mounted, 3,500-pounds-thrust Honeywell TFE731-2 turbofans, the Learjet 31 is able to soar as high as 51,000 feet and quickly climb directly to 40,000 feet at maximum gross weight.


The airplane also offers good runway performance and low fuel burns.


Passenger seating is for eight—usually a three-seat divan and four individual chairs, plus a side-facing potty seat across from the entry door.


One key improvement over the Learjet 35 was installation of delta fins on the Learjet 31’s lower rear fuselage, which improved stall characteristics and eliminated the need for a stick puller/pusher system.


The Learjet 31 first flew in May 1987 and was FAA certified in August 1988. The original Learjet 31 had a maximum takeoff weight of 15,500 pounds, which was later increased to 16,500 or 17,700 pounds via supplemental type certificates.


An ER (extended range) version featured more fuel capacity, which enabled the aircraft to fly about 175 nautical miles farther.


The 31A is a seven-passenger light jet which is fast (cruise speed 845km/h) but also carries low operating costs per nautical mile.


The cockpit is equipped with conventional and manual controls for the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft can be fully manually controlled in flight.


The cabin has a floor level cabin width of 0.9m and can seat up to seven passengers. The cabin is fitted with a club-style three-seater divan and four Erda adjustable seats and folding tables.


With full seating and maximum fuel capacity, the aircraft can take off from runways shorter than 1,067m (3,500ft) and can climb to 15,545m (51,000ft). The aircraft can turn through 180° in a turning radius of 11.9m.


The Porsche of the Sky is how many pilots like to refer to the Learjet 31a. The Learjet 31a was designed with speed in mind, with the capability to reach a cruise speed of .81 Mach.


It has the ability to climb to level cruise in just under 28 minutes, way beyond the capabilities of any private jet at the time.


The four-passenger Learjet 40, which replaces the 31A, entered service in January 2004. There is an enhanced Learjet 40, the 40 XR.

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