N163ET
Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11) (CL-600-1A11)
Canadair Ltd
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3661 NM
Range
488 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-10-20| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11) (CL-600-1A11)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE; status active; certificate issue 2017-04-12; registration expires 2030-04-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Avco Lycoming ALF-502L (7500 lbf each)
- Range: 3661 nm
- Cruise: 466 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout for 9–13 passengers with forward galley and aft lavatory (club and conference seating possible). Walk‑around stand-up cabin, forward galley, enclosed aft lavatory; flexible 9–13 passenger executive configurations.
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N163ET is a Canadair-built business jet completed in 1981, serial number 1035, operated in U.S. civil registry. The aircraft is owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a trust based in Salt Lake City, UT, US; the airframe’s custodial ownership by a trust is its principal recorded ownership detail. Operator and specific home-base flight ops beyond the trustee location are not published. Notable registry actions: Not published. The aircraft’s documented market valuation is $1,000,000, reflecting its age, configuration and airframe vintage.
This specific Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11) is configured with a typical executive cabin layout for 9–13 passengers, featuring a forward galley and an aft lavatory; club and conference seating are possible within the existing cabin envelope to suit executive transport roles. The aircraft’s typical mission profile, consistent with the Challenger’s design, supports medium- to long-range point-to-point corporate flights enabled by its 3,661 nm range and long-range cruise capability of 466 kts; specific route deployments and avionics fit are not published. As a trust-owned asset, maintenance oversight and operational control are likely managed through a trustee-appointed operator or management company, with attention to aging-jet maintenance programs appropriate for a 1981 airframe and the twin ALF-502L engines.
The Canadair CL-600-1A11 Challenger occupies a performance niche as an early purpose-built corporate transport offering transcontinental range and high-altitude capability (service ceiling 45,000 ft) powered by two ALF-502L turbofans. Competing models in its era included other large-cabin, long-range business jets; demand in secondary markets tends toward owner-operators and trusts seeking utility at lower acquisition cost, reflected in the $1,000,000 valuation. Prospective buyers or operators of this airframe should weigh older-aircraft maintenance, availability of parts and engine program histories when assessing resale or continued operation.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N163ET | N199P | N211LM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 1035 | 5112 | 3024 |
| Year Manufactured | 1981 | 1992 | 1984 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 3661 NM | 3430 NM | 1960 NM |
| Max Speed | 488 MPH | 459 MPH | 459 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 13 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |