N163JR

The airframe bearing registration N163JR is a United States–registered example of the Bombardier Challenger 601, manufactured by Bombardier (Canadair). Build year and serial number are not published for this specific registration, and the publicly available record does not list a detailed ownership timeline; ownership timeline not published. Operator and home-base details are not published; operator/home base not published. Notable registry actions are not published. The airframe is valued at $2,300,000, reflecting the aircraft’s configuration, engine status, and market position among older Challenger 601s; condition highlights are not published beyond this indicative market valuation.

This airframe is fitted to accommodate a typical executive cabin for 8–12 passengers with a forward galley and an aft lavatory; the specific interior layout for N163JR is not published. Avionics on Challenger 601-series aircraft vary by retrofit and individual aircraft; typical fleet fits referenced for this model include Honeywell Primus/EDZ or Honeywell systems and Collins Pro Line II equipment, though the exact avionics suite for N163JR is not published. Typical missions for a Challenger 601 of this configuration include medium- to long-range executive transport, transcontinental flights, and on-demand charter work using the range of 3,289 nm and cruise speeds near 442 kts. Maintenance considerations commonly focus on CF34-series engine life, avionics retrofit trade-offs, and the logistical support for an older airframe class.

The Bombardier Challenger 601 sits in the business-jet segment offering transcontinental capability with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and cruise performance around 442 kts, powered frequently by CF34 derivatives. Direct competitors for mission profiles and cabin size include other large-cabin, long-range business jets; demand in the pre-owned market is influenced by engine program status, avionics fit, and refurbishments. Resale and maintenance considerations center on the costs of CF34-3A overhauls, avionics modernization (Common upgrades to Honeywell or Collins suites), and the implications of an asking value around $2,300,000 for buyers or charter operators assessing lifecycle economics.