N398DC

This entry covers airframe N398DC, a Fairchild Dornier 328JET (Do-328-310) built in 2002 with manufacturer's serial 3206. The airframe is recorded as owned by CBG LLC, a corporation based in Wilsonville, OR, US, and is registered in the US; this ownership is the principal documented custodial record for the type. Registry records and valuation summaries list the aircraft's condition and market worth at $1,000,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and typical support considerations for the model. No other operators or notable registry transfers are published for this specific serial in the supplied data.

Airframe N398DC carries the standard commuter cabin arrangement for the 328JET family, accommodating up to 32–34 economy seats in a typical layout, with the option for corporate shuttle conversions to 12–19 seats reflected in available records. The avionics fit is described as Honeywell-derived integrated suites, with various Honeywell Primus/HG series configurations reported, providing modernized flightdeck functionality appropriate for regional commuter and corporate shuttle missions. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would align with short-to-medium stage lengths within its 1,130 nm range and cruise at about 400 kts, making it suitable for regional scheduled services, corporate shuttle runs, or on-demand charter within a continental operating base like Wilsonville, OR. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow from its twin PW306B powerplants and the 328JET family's parts and support footprint; valuation at $1,000,000 suggests market recognition of age, configuration, and support status.

The Fairchild Dornier 328JET family occupies the regional jet niche between turboprops and larger regional jets, offering relatively high cruise speed and single-aisle cabin flexibility for up to mid-30 passenger counts. Competing types in its market segment include smaller regional jets and high-performance turboprops; the 328JET’s cruise of 400 kts and ceiling of 35,000 ft emphasize speed and comfort over lowest-cost operations. Buyer and charter demand for individual airframes such as N398DC is influenced by cabin configuration flexibility (commuter versus corporate shuttle), availability of Honeywell-derived avionics installations, and the logistics of maintaining Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306B engines. Resale and maintenance considerations frequently center on parts availability, retrofit potential, and the aircraft’s operating base and verified maintenance history as summarized in the documented valuation.