N158EC 2001 Learjet 45
- 2001Built
- 12Seats
- 1,968 nmRange
- 436 ktCruise
- 51,000 ftCeiling
INSIDE
The Learjet 45 cabin.
Illustrations of a typical Learjet 45 cabin, not N158EC’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs.
RADAR ESTIMATE
What N158EC is worth, and where it’s heading.
Radar's value model doesn't cover the Learjet 45 on its own yet, so this borrows the Cessna Citation XLS+ curve, scales it to N158EC's listing-based estimate and widens the range to match. An estimate, not an appraisal.
N158EC · On program · wider range
$2.4M
- In 2031
- $1.7M
- Value kept
- 70%
- Per year
- −6.9%
- Program effect
- $135.3K
- Confidence
- Low
5-year projection
The Cessna Citation XLS+ curve, scaled to this Learjet 45
SPECIFICATIONS
Learjet 45 specs
Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.
- Model
- Learjet 45
- Year
- 2001
- Serial number
- 186
- Engines
- 2 × Honeywell TFE731-series
- Thrust
- 3,500 lbf each
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Range
- 1,968 nm
- Cruise
- 436 ktas
- Published Mach
- 0.81
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Fuel capacity
- 906 US gal
- ICAO type
- LJ45
THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE
N158EC on the registry.
Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.
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Central Iowa Aviation LLC
FAA registration issued to Central Iowa Aviation LLC (co-ownership noted with Ruebel Air LLC).
FAA registry
FAA REGISTRATION
Registration details
- Registration
- N158EC
- Status
- Current as of November 2025
- Certificate issued
- Jan 24, 2024
- Airworthiness date
- Jan 24, 2002
- Last FAA action
- Jan 24, 2024
- Registration expires
- Jan 31, 2031
- Mode S code (hex)
- A0E84E
- Aircraft category
- Fixed-wing multi-engine
- Weight class
- Over 20,000lbs
From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.
OWNERSHIP
Registered owner
Central Iowa Aviation LLC
EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY
As reported in public sources
- Avionics
- Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS; dual UNS-1Ew FMS; ADS-B Out; WAAS/LPV capability
- Interior
- 2015 paint and interior reported on broker listing; executive layout typical for Learjet 45 (club seating, galley, aft lav).
- Maintenance program
- Flightdocs maintenance tracking reported on listing; engines listed as enrolled on MSP Gold in sale listing.
- Reported incidents
- A bird-strike (FAA form) was reported in 2007 at Tulip City/Holland MI with no reported effect; no NTSB accidents found in public search.
Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.
RESEARCH NOTES
About N158EC
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.
Overview
This airframe, N158EC, is a 2001-build Learjet 45 with serial number 186. It is owned by Central Iowa Aviation LLC, a corporate owner based in Ankeny, IA, US, and is operated from that location as its home base. No other registry events or prior owners are published in the supplied data.
Operations & Cabin
The cabin for this specific Learjet 45 is fitted to accommodate 12 passengers in a typical light business-jet configuration, supporting short- to medium-range executive transport and charter missions. Avionics installed on this airframe include a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS, dual UNS-1Ew FMS, ADS-B Out, and WAAS/LPV capability, enabling modern navigation and airspace compliance. With a cruise speed of 436 kts and a maximum range of 1,968 nm, the aircraft is well suited to cross-country U.S. missions and regional international hops from its Ankeny, Iowa base.
Model & Market Context
The Learjet 45 family occupies a performance niche as a light, fast twin suitable for corporate and charter operators seeking high cruise speeds and altitudes up to 51,000 ft. Competing models in the market typically include other light-cabin business jets with similar range and speed profiles. Demand from buyers and charter operators favors clean maintenance histories, modern avionics such as the Honeywell Primus 1000 and WAAS/LPV capability, and well-documented engine programs for the Honeywell TFE731-series powerplants.
MOVEMENTS
Last reported flights
| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| KSDL Scottsdale Airport | KIKV Ankeny Regional Airport | |
| KDSM Des Moines International Airport | KSDL Scottsdale Airport | |
| KDPA DuPage Airport | KDSM Des Moines International Airport | |
| KIKV Ankeny Regional Airport | KDPA DuPage Airport | |
| KAPF Naples Municipal Airport | KIKV Ankeny Regional Airport | |
| KDSM Des Moines International Airport | KAPF Naples Municipal Airport |
Public ADS-B and spotter reports up to November 2025. Not a live track.
SOURCES
Where this page comes from
Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.
BUYING, SELLING OR FINANCING
What to check before a deal
- Pre-buy records reviewWhat to read in the logbooks before you sign
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- Aircraft valuationHow records, time and programs move the price
- Aircraft maintenance recordsWhat a complete records package holds
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