N22FY

This entry documents airframe N22FY, a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3R built by CANADAIR LTD in 1993, serial number 5142. The airframe is owned by FYA LLC, an LLC based in Milwaukee, WI, United States and is registered in the US; the current operator/home base is associated with that ownership location. The aircraft carries a certified/registered seating capacity of 22, though it is commonly configured in an executive layout; valuation records list its market value at $3,314,462. Registry and valuation highlights reflect a mature airframe with typical 1990s Challenger updates and an operational life appropriate to its model and serial.

The cabin of N22FY is fitted in a typical executive 10–12 place layout for passenger comfort while maintaining certification for 22 seats, reflecting the common practice of mixing certified seating with executive interiors. Avionics are installed in a configuration typical for the 601-3R, most notably the Honeywell SPZ-8000 suite, supporting advanced flight management and navigation capabilities for business missions. With a long-range capability of 3,585 nm and a cruise speed of 442 kts, the aircraft is suitable for transcontinental and some transoceanic executive flights operated from its Milwaukee owner base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow Challenger 601-3R schedules, with attention to CF34-3A1 engine support and avionics lifecycle updates.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3R occupies the heavy light/medium business jet niche of the early 1990s, offering long range and comfortable cabin capacity relative to smaller business jets. Competing models include late-model Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon derivatives that emphasize higher speed or longer-range capability, while the 601-3R remains competitive on operating cost for its class. Buyer and charter demand is driven by availability, maintenance history, and avionics fit; resale considerations for N22FY will focus on engine cycles for the CF34-3A1 powerplants, interior refurbishment needs given the executive layout, and avionics modernization of the Honeywell SPZ-8000 where applicable.