N15LN

This entry covers the individual Bombardier Challenger 604 airframe bearing U.S. registration N15LN, a 2001 build with manufacturer serial number 5509. The airframe is recorded as owned by NEAL AIR LLC of Merced, California, and is registered in the United States. The Challenger 604 hull number 5509 is powered and equipped to the CL-600-2B16 standard for its manufacture year; specific interior configuration and recent registry actions for this airframe beyond ownership are not published. The operator base is effectively Merced, CA by virtue of the registered owner’s location.

The Challenger 604 airframe N15LN is certified for a cabin capacity up to 22 seats, while typical executive layouts for the CL-600-2B16 series are arranged for 9–12 passengers in a forward galley and mid-cabin club configuration; the specific interior for N15LN is not published. Avionics fit for the model as built is commonly the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, with many CL-600-2B16 examples later upgraded to Pro Line Fusion or Precision+—equipage varies by ship and the exact avionics complement for N15LN is not detailed in the public data. Operationally, this airframe’s range of 3,756 nm, cruise of 459 kts, and service ceiling of 41,000 ft position it for transcontinental and near-international executive transport, air ambulance, or high-utilization charter missions flown from its owner’s Merced, CA base. Maintenance considerations follow the CF34-3B engine program and Challenger 600-series airframe lifecycle practices.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) occupies a midsize long-range business jet niche, offering twin CF34-3B powerplants and transcontinental capability. Competing models in role and performance typically include late-model large-cabin midsize business jets; buyer and charter demand historically favors well-maintained, appropriately-equipped examples with modern avionics upgrades. Maintenance and resale considerations for a 2001 airframe like N15LN center on documented avionics equipage, engine cycle status, and interior refurbishment, with variability across the fleet due to common post-delivery upgrades and operator-specific configurations.