N316K

This entry describes airframe N316K, a 2018-built Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD-100-1A10) carrying manufacturer serial number 20765. The aircraft is owned by CORPORATE JET LEASING COMPANY LLC, a Wichita, KS–based corporation, and is registered in the US; the present record reflects ownership by a corporate lessor rather than an individual operator. The airframe's contemporary valuation is listed at $18,000,000, and its configuration and avionics indicate a late-production Challenger 350 in typical executive service. No public record of additional registry actions or distinct historical incidents is provided beyond the original manufacture and current corporate ownership.

The cabin of N316K is fitted in a typical eight-passenger executive layout with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory, though operator-specific fit may vary; this configuration supports long-range corporate missions while preserving flexibility for charter or lease operations. The avionics suite is the Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced package, a common factory fit for the type that supports modern flight-deck operations and systems integration. In service this airframe would typically be employed on transcontinental and regional international missions consistent with its 3,200 nm range and high cruise speed, operated from its lessor base in Wichita for corporate flight departments or charter clients. Maintenance considerations for a leased Challenger often emphasize engine program enrollment and avionics/software currency to maximize residual value.

The Bombardier Challenger 350 occupies a mid-size super-midsize business jet niche, offering a blend of cabin comfort, range, and runway performance that competes with types such as the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600. With a cruise of 442 kts and a 45,000 ft ceiling, the model appeals to buyers and lessors seeking transcontinental capability without ultra-long-range operating costs. Resale value and market demand for late-production examples like serial 20765 remain supported by strong fractional and charter demand, though lifecycle costs—primarily engine maintenance and avionics upgrades—are key considerations for prospective owners and lessees.