Listed in many online databases as being registered to Friedkin Enterprises at this time, which can be explained by the close association of the Friedkin family with Pacific Southwest Airlines. Kenny Friedkin founded the airline in 1949, together with his wife Jean, who became a director and vice-president of the company. Their son, Tom Friedkin, was a full-time pilot for the airline.

Acquired by Dodson Aviation this old Lear Jet did not end up at the nearby yard at Rantoul but was transferred to be used as an instructional airframe at Craven Community College Institute of Aeronautical Technology in Havelock (NC).