N368FJ

This entry covers airframe N368FJ, a 1999-built Canadair Challenger registered in the United States with serial number 5049. The airframe was manufactured by Canadair Ltd (Bombardier) and is recorded as owned by VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE, an LLC based in Ogden, UT. Registry records identify the aircraft as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet with a noted valuation of $1,500,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position. Maintenance and ownership history center on private corporate operation under the LLC custodian, with no other operators published in the provided data.

The cabin of N368FJ is documented with a typical executive fit reflecting a 10–12 place layout: forward 4‑place club, mid conference/divan, and aft seating, while the FAA records a maximum certification for 22 seats. Avionics are fitted with Collins Pro Line II with common Honeywell upgrades typical of 601-3A retrofits, supporting both domestic and transcontinental IFR operations. With a long-range capability of 3,365 nm and cruise speeds around 442 kts, the airframe is suited to business missions including coast-to-coast transcontinental trips and point‑to‑point international hops within its range; the operator base in Ogden, UT, positions it for western U.S. markets and regional charters. Maintenance considerations follow Challenger 601-3A upgrade pathways, particularly avionics commonality and CF34 engine support.

The Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A sits in the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche with robust runway performance and a 41,000 ft ceiling. Its primary competitors historically include older Gulfstream and Bombardier variants as well as late-model large-cabin Cessna Citations. Buyers and charter operators focus on cabin flexibility and retrofit potential; resale and maintenance considerations for N368FJ reflect its 1999 vintage, CF34 engine maintenance cycles, and avionics upgrade status, which together drive valuation and marketability.