N399FL
Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11) (CL-600 / Challenger 600 series)
Canadair Ltd. (Bombardier Aerospace lineage)
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2909 NM
Range
458 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-09-22No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11) (CL-600 / Challenger 600 series)
Overview
N399FL — 1983 Canadair CL-600 Challenger (MSN 1083). Registered to HIGHLANDS GROUP LLC, Lahaina, HI. Certificate issued 2016-12-14; last action 2023-09-22; registration expires 2029-12-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Avco Lycoming ALF-502 (ALF-502L series) (7500 lbf each)
- Range: 2909 nm
- Cruise: 458 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive 8–13 passenger layout (forward galley, mid-cabin seating, aft lavatory/club or divan arrangements) Stand-up wide cabin (~28 ft long, 8 ft 2 in wide). Executive furnishings vary by owner; specific fit for N399FL not published. Avionics: Original CL-600 fit typically Sperry analog guidance and Collins Pro-Line 1-era radios (may have been modernized on individual airframes)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing registration N399FL is a Canadair CL-600 Challenger (factory designation CL-600-1A11) built in 1983 with manufacturer serial number 1083. Constructed by Canadair Ltd. (with lineage leading to Bombardier Aerospace), this Challenger is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by HIGHLANDS GROUP LLC of Lahaina, HI, US, indicating a Hawaii-based operator/home base. The airframe’s official records show standard Challenger lineage and US registration status; acquisition by HIGHLANDS GROUP LLC is the most recent notable ownership change in the supplied data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the provided dataset.
The cabin of this CL-600 typically conforms to the executive layout common to early Challengers, accommodating 8–13 passengers with a forward galley, mid-cabin seating and an aft lavatory with club or divan arrangements, enabling mixed corporate transport and private charter missions. The original CL-600 fit generally included Sperry analog flight guidance and Collins Pro-Line 1-era radios; individual airframes such as this one may have been modernized, though specific avionics upgrades for N399FL are not detailed in the provided data. With a long-range capability of 2,909 nm and a cruise near 458 kts, operational profiles commonly include transcontinental and island-hopping flights from its Hawaii base, requiring routine maintenance attention to older ALF-502 turbine technology and aging avionics/airframe systems.
The Canadair CL-600 family established a performance niche as a purpose-built corporate/business jet in the early 1980s, combining transcontinental range and a 41,000 ft service ceiling with executive comfort. Competitors historically included other mid-size business jets of the era; buyer and charter demand for early-series Challengers is often driven by price-conscious operators seeking roomy cabins and solid range, balanced against maintenance and potential retrofit costs for older engines and analog avionics. For serial 1083 specifically, considerations for resale or continued operation center on ALF-502 engine support, interior refurbishment, and any avionics modernization undertaken since its original build in 1983.