N1998C
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (BD-100-1A10) (3500)
Bombardier Inc.
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3400 NM
Range
470 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-04-25| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (BD-100-1A10) (3500)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to CLYDE COMPANIES INC (Orem, UT). Certificate issued 2025-01-14; airworthiness recorded 2024-04-09; registration action recorded 2025-04-25; expiration 2032-01-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× HONEYWELL AS907-2-1A (HTF7350 series) (7530 lbf each)
- Range: 3400 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 8-passenger executive club layout (forward galley, aft lav); optional 10-passenger layouts available. Nuage reclining/zero-gravity seats, large 4K cabin display, voice cabin controls, Ka‑band and Iridium connectivity options, low cabin altitude (~4,850 ft at cruise). Avionics: Advanced baseline flight deck with autothrottle, dual FMS, synthetic vision, MultiScan weather radar; optional HUD/EVS and HUD/EVS-capable installations.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N1998C, is a 2024-built Bombardier Challenger 3500 (BD-100-1A10) with manufacturer serial number 20996 produced by Bombardier Inc.. The airframe is registered in the United States and is registered to CLYDE COMPANIES INC, a corporation based in Orem, UT, US, reflecting corporate ownership and likely operation from that company's regional base. Recorded valuation for this specific aircraft is $25,900,000, consistent with a new-build Challenger 3500 configured for executive transport. No other registry actions or prior owners are noted in the supplied data.
The cabin for this airframe is fitted in a typical eight-passenger executive club layout with a forward galley and aft lavatory; optional 10-passenger layouts are available as an alternate configuration. The flight deck is described as an advanced baseline installation including autothrottle, dual FMS, synthetic vision and MultiScan weather radar, with optional HUD/EVS capability and HUD/EVS-capable installations noted for enhanced situational awareness. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transcontinental and long-range business missions enabled by a 3,400 nm range and a high cruise of 459 kts, operated from the owner’s U.S. base. Maintenance considerations reflect standard Challenger 3500 program requirements for HTF7350-series engines and avionics software/mission equipment upgrades.
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 (BD-100-1A10) occupies the super-midsize business jet niche, offering long-range, high-speed transport with a 45,000 ft service ceiling and modern avionics suite. Competing models in this performance and capacity class include other super-midsize types from manufacturers targeting transcontinental corporate and charter markets. Buyer and charter demand typically favor aircraft with new-generation cabin systems and advanced safety sensors; resale considerations for this specific airframe should reflect its 2024 build, factory options and corporate single-owner provenance. Maintenance and lifecycle costs are influenced by HTF7350-series engine support and Bombardier OEM program commitments.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N1998C | N100AC | N100FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 20996 | 5546 | 5510 |
| Year Manufactured | 2024 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 3400 NM | 3700 NM | 4119 NM |
| Max Speed | 470 MPH | N/A | 488 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |