Canadair Ltd (Bombardier Aerospace) / 1988

N10MM

Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A (601-3A)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

1988

Year Manufactured

N10MM

Registration Number

5033

Serial Number

22

Max Passengers

3430 NM

Range

459 MPH

Max Speed

8 Hours

Duration of Flight

41000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

SARMA AVIATION LLC

Ownership

Fort Wayne, IN, US

Location

A0037A

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

Jan 31, 2017

Certificate Issued

Mar 19, 1999

Airworthiness Date

Jan 31, 2030

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N10MM

None found

History

Ownership History

3 Records
  1. SI
    Current Owner2017-01-31

    SARMA AVIATION LLC: FAA certificate issued and registration assigned to SARMA AVIATION LLC (Fort Wayne, IN).

  2. MR
    2001-07-25

    Monte Carlo Associates: Re-registered to Monte Carlo Associates (registration N144BS) per historical registration records.

  3. MA
    Historical

    Monte Carlo Associates

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Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A (601-3A)

Overview

Status: Assigned. Certificate issue date: 2017-01-31. Airworthiness date: 1999-03-19. Last action: 2023-03-07. Expiration: 2030-01-31. Registered owner: SARMA AVIATION LLC, Fort Wayne, IN, US.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x General Electric CF34-3A (9140 lbf each)
  • Range: 3430 nm
  • Cruise: 442 kts
  • Seats: 22
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 8–12 place executive layout (forward galley, aft lavatory); exact interior configuration for N10MM not publicly listed. Forward galley, enclosed aft lavatory; cabin length ~28.3 ft, width ~8.2 ft, height ~6.1 ft; baggage capacity ~115 cu ft (typical 601-3A figures). Avionics: Collins Pro Line II (typical for 601-3A type fits; specific shipset not publicly listed)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N10MM, is a Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A built in 1988 by Canadair Ltd (Bombardier Aerospace) and bearing serial number 5033. The aircraft is owned by SARMA AVIATION LLC, a limited liability company based in Fort Wayne, IN, US, and is operated in the United States registry. There are no publicly listed unusual registry actions for this airframe; its condition and market valuation are summarized with an estimated value of $2,300,000. Categorized as a fixed-wing multi engine aircraft, N10MM reflects a late-1980s Challenger airframe maintained for executive transport missions.

N10MM typically carries a Typical 8–12 place executive layout (forward galley, aft lavatory); exact interior configuration for N10MM not publicly listed. The installed avionics for the type are commonly the Collins Pro Line II suite, though the specific shipset on this serial is not publicly listed. Operated from its owner’s base in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the aircraft’s combination of range (3,430 nm) and cruise speed (442 kts) suits cross-country and transcontinental executive transport, corporate shuttle duties, and charter missions within North America. Maintenance considerations reflect the Challenger 601-3A’s twin CF34 engines and legacy avionics fit, requiring type-specific inspections and support consistent with an airframe from 1988.

The Canadair Challenger 601-3A family occupies the mid-size cabin corporate jet niche, offering transcontinental range and cabin comfort relative to earlier light jets. Competing models in mission and capability include contemporary midsize business jets that balance range, payload and operating cost; the Challenger’s CF34 powerplants provide robust performance but also factor into lifecycle maintenance and overhaul economics. Given its age and the provided valuation ($2,300,000), resale and buyer interest typically hinge on verified maintenance history, interior refurbishment status, and any avionics upgrades from original Pro Line II equipment.