N245CK

This article describes airframe N245CK, a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R (CL-600-2B16) built in 1993 with manufacturer serial number 5139. The jet is owned by KALITTA AIR LLC, an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, which appears as the current registrant on the US registry. The airframe is a 1993-build example of the 601-3R upgrade standard and has been operated under US registration since manufacture. No public record of other owners or notable registry actions is supplied in the data set; the entry is centered on the current ownership and physical identity of this specific Challenger 601-3R.

The cabin of this airframe is described as a typical executive 9–12-place layout with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory; individual configurations may vary by operator but this airframe is fitted to support executive transport roles. Avionics aboard reflect Honeywell integrated systems, shown as SPZ-8000 / Primus-series on 3R-upgraded examples, providing modern flight deck integration and systems commonality for the model. Typical mission profiles for this Challenger 601-3R include transcontinental and regional executive charters within the aircraft’s 3,430 nm range and high-speed cruise of 443 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Maintenance considerations follow CF34-series engine support and Challenger-class airframe schedules, with cabin and avionics variability dependent on the operator’s outfitting choices.

The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R sits in the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering a combination of transcontinental range and a relatively high cruise speed for its vintage. Competing types historically include the Gulfstream G200 and earlier models of the Falcon 900 family in certain mission profiles, while buyers and charter operators value the Challenger for cabin volume and reliability. Ongoing market considerations for this airframe include CF34 engine support, avionics upgrade paths centered on Honeywell Primus/SPZ-series equipment, and operator-specific interior refurbishments that affect resale and charter appeal.