N238QS
Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) (650)
Bombardier Inc.
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4000 NM
Range
470 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-09-30| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-03-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2022-10-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) (650)
Overview
Registered to NETJETS SALES INC (co-ownership structure). Certificate issue recorded 2025-09-30; registration expiration 2032-09-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× General Electric CF34-3B (8729 lbf each)
- Range: 4000 nm
- Cruise: 424 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 9–12-place executive layout (operator-specific), large-club seating and forward/rear lavatory/galley zones Wide cabin (≈1146 cu ft), cabin length ≈25.8 ft, baggage ≈111–115 cu ft; operator (NetJets) interior likely configured for executive charter/fractional service. Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced (4 large displays, SVS, dual FMS)
Model & Market Context
This entry covers the specific airframe bearing registration N238QS, a Bombardier-built Challenger 650. The airframe is identified by serial number 6129 and was manufactured by Bombardier Inc. Ownership is held by the corporation NETJETS SALES INC, located in Oklahoma City, OK, US; the type of registry is US. The aircraft’s corporate ownership by NETJETS SALES INC is the principal notable ownership fact on record for this airframe.
The cabin on this specific Challenger 650 is described by the manufacturer-standard configuration: a typical executive layout accommodating 9–12 passengers in operator-specific arrangements with large-club seating and forward and rear lavatory/galley zones; for this airframe, the overall maximum seating capability is 22. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced suite, featuring four large displays, SVS and dual FMS, supporting both high-precision navigation and advanced situational awareness for the crew. Typical missions for this aircraft type and configuration include medium- to long-range executive transport and fractional ownership rotations consistent with corporate fleet use; given the listed owner, the airframe is aligned with such operator profiles. Maintenance considerations follow Challenger 600-series practices with attention to the CF34-3B engines and Pro Line 21 avionics lifecycle.
The airframe is a member of the Bombardier Challenger 650 family (CL-600-2B16), which occupies the super-midsize business jet niche offering transcontinental range and cabin comfort. With a 4,000 nm range, maximum cruise near 424 kts and a 41,000 ft ceiling, it competes with models that emphasize cabin volume and long-range capability rather than light-jet operating economics. Buyer and charter demand typically favors fractional operators and corporate flight departments; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on CF34 engine condition, Pro Line 21 avionics support and interior refurbishments tied to the operator-specific 9–12 place executive layouts.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N238QS | N100AC | N100FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 6129 | 5546 | 5510 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 4000 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 | 41000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |