N260SM

This article covers the individual airframe bearing tail number N260SM, a Bombardier Challenger series business jet identified as model BD-100-1A10 and manufacturer Bombardier Inc. The airframe carries serial number 20776 and is registered in the United States. Ownership records list the registered owner as ANDERSON MICHAEL S, an individual based in Victoria, TX, US, which represents the current known ownership entry for this registration. The airframe is notable in registry listings for its association with an individual owner rather than a corporate entity and retains a typical configuration for its type and mission profile.

The airframe is outfitted in an 8-place executive layout (typical) cabin configuration, reflecting a standard Challenger light-cabin executive interior suitable for small-group corporate transport or owner-operated private missions. Avionics aboard this type are typically the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, which supports precision navigation, flight management, and common business-jet avionics workflows; this fitment is consistent with the model’s factory and retrofit avionics options. Typical operations for this configuration include transcontinental and point-to-point business travel within the aircraft’s 3,100 nm range and cruise performance near 459 kts, often flown from regional corporate bases. Maintenance and operational considerations align with multi-engine fixed-wing business jets of its class, including engine inspections for the twin Honeywell AS907 / HTF7000-series powerplants and avionics updates compatible with Pro Line 21 systems.

The BD-100-1A10 (Bombardier Challenger series) occupies the light/entry-class long-range business jet niche within Bombardier’s family, delivering a balance of speed, range, and cabin comfort for owner-operators and charter operators. Competing models in the market typically include other light-to-midsize business jets offering transcontinental capability; buyer and charter demand for this class hinge on combinations of range, cabin layout, and operating economics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe focus on the condition of its twin Honeywell AS907 / HTF7000-series engines, adherence to avionics service bulletins for the Pro Line 21 suite, and documentation tied to its individual ownership registration under ANDERSON MICHAEL S.