N248QS
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650
Bombardier
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4000 NM
Range
470 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-03-06| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650
Overview
Registered to NETJETS SALES INC (co-owned). Certificate issued 2025-03-06; registration expiration 2032-03-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE CF34-3B MTO (9220 lbf each)
- Range: 4000 nm
- Cruise: 424 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 9-passenger executive layout (2 crew) - fractional/operator configuration Cabin length ~25 ft 7 in; width 7 ft 11 in; height 6 ft. Wide-cabin executive fit with forward galley and aft lavatory (operator-specific fit). Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (Pro Line 21 Advanced)
Model & Market Context
This entry describes airframe N248QS, a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650 with manufacturer serial number 6172. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by NETJETS SALES INC, a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US; ownership is held by the listed corporate owner. Public registry actions and build year are not published for this specific airframe. Condition and market valuation details for this airframe are not published.
This specific Challenger 650 is configured in a typical nine-passenger executive layout with two flight crew in a fractional/operator configuration, while the registration and seating data indicate a certified capacity of 22 seats. The avionics fit for this airframe is the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (Pro Line 21 Advanced) suite, supporting the operational standards expected for high-utilization fractional or charter operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 4,000 nm range and 424 kt cruise speed, emphasize medium- to long-range point-to-point executive transport under the operator’s network. Maintenance considerations for this individual aircraft follow the airframe’s standard twin-engine, fixed-wing multi-engine category and the engine model’s established maintenance intervals; specific maintenance history is not published.
This airframe belongs to the Bombardier Challenger 650 family, represented here as the Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650, which in this instance combines transcontinental range and high cruise speed with a 41,000 ft ceiling to support efficient executive missions. The twin GE CF34-3B MTO engines producing 9,220 lbf each provide the propulsion baseline for the platform as reflected in this airframe’s specifications. Ownership by a corporate fractional operator aligns the aircraft with high-utilization operational profiles and attendant fleet maintenance practices. Resale or valuation specifics for this serial number are not published.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N248QS | N134WM | N222FX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 6172 | 5340 | 21101 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 1997 | 0 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 4000 NM | 3756 NM | 3400 NM |
| Max Speed | 470 MPH | 476 MPH | N/A |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 41000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 10 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |