N359V

The airframe bearing tail number N359V is a 1997-built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604, serial 5349, manufactured by Canadair Ltd (Bombardier Aerospace). The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by Valmont Industries Inc, a corporation based in Omaha, NE, US, which serves as its operator/home base. Notable registry actions include its continued US registration and corporate ownership; no other ownership transfers are published in the provided data. As of the supplied valuation the airframe is estimated at $6,000,000, with condition and configuration described in the cabin and systems summary below.

This specific Challenger 604 is fitted in a typical executive layout configured for 8–12 passengers with a forward galley, multiple club seating zones, an aft divan and an enclosed aft lavatory, while being certificated for 22 seats in the transport category. The avionics fit is reported as Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, noted as typical for the 604 though individual fit may vary / some examples upgraded. Typical missions for the airframe under corporate operation include medium‑ to long‑range executive transport up to the published 4,000 nm range and cruise speeds around 459 kts, with operations out of the owner’s base in Omaha, NE, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect standard Challenger 604 practices driven by twin CF34-3B engines and transport-category certification.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 family occupies the large‑cabin, long‑range business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a high operational ceiling of 41,000 ft and the durability expected from CF34 powerplants. Competing models include other large-cabin, long-range business jets where buyers and charter operators value cabin space and range; market demand often favors well‑maintained corporate examples like N359V. Resale considerations for this serial and year include engine program status, avionics condition (Pro Line 4 typical) and interior refurbishment history, all of which materially affect the provided $6,000,000 valuation.