N317RA

This article covers the specific Bombardier Challenger 604 airframe bearing U.S. registration N317RA, a 2004-built example with manufacturer serial number 5596. The aircraft was produced by Bombardier Inc. and is registered in the United States; it is recorded as owned by RMC2 LLC, an LLC based in Boca Raton, FL, US. Registered to RMC2 LLC in Boca Raton, the airframe is presented in typical mid-life business jet condition for a 2004 Challenger 604 and carries an estimated market value of $6,100,000. The airframe configuration and equipment make it suitable for corporate transport and on-demand charter operations from South Florida.

The cabin of this Challenger 604 typically supports executive arrangements of 9–12 seats in club/double-club or forward club/half-club + divan layouts, though common 10-place executive layouts are reported; the aircraft is also certificated for higher seating counts and is listed with a 22-seat capability for alternate interior configurations. Avionics fit for the model is commonly the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, with upgraded Pro Line installations reported in some listings, which supports modern navigation and communication requirements for domestic and international short-haul flights. Typical mission profiles for N317RA include transcontinental U.S. hops and longer overwater flights from South Florida to the Caribbean and Latin America, leveraging the aircraft’s long-range capability. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow Challenger 604 fleet practices, including CF34-3B engine support and scheduled inspection programs consistent with mid-2000s production aircraft.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) family occupies the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and a high payload capability compared with light and midsize jets. Competing types include late-model large-cabin business jets from Gulfstream and Dassault in terms of cabin comfort and range, while the Challenger 604 is often valued for its robust systems and operator familiarity. Buyer and charter demand for 2004-era 604s centers on cost-conscious operators seeking large-cabin capacity and intercontinental capability at lower acquisition cost; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on avionics upgrades, engine time, and adherence to manufacturer and airworthiness directives.