N444CZ
CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604
CANADAIR LTD (Bombardier)
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4000 NM
Range
468 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-03-16No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604
Overview
US registration assigned to PELO AVIATION LLC (Miami, FL). Airworthiness date 1998-01-20; certificate action 2019-03-28; last FAA action 2025-03-16; registration expires 2029-03-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× General Electric CF34-3B (CF34 series) (9140 lbf each)
- Range: 4000 nm
- Cruise: 436 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout: 10–12 passenger double-club / forward club with divan options; internal baggage compartment Cabin length ~28.4 ft, width ~8.17 ft, height ~6.08 ft; large baggage, private lavatory and service galley typical of the model Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 (common fit for type generation)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N444CZ, is a 1998-built CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 with serial number 5363. The airframe is owned by PELO AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Miami, FL, US, and is registered in the US. The Challenger has an assessed market value of $6,000,000, reflecting its late-1990s build date, typical systems fit for the type generation, and ongoing utility in executive and charter operations. Notable registry actions include its continued US registration under the current LLC ownership without publicly noted interruptions.
The cabin of this Challenger 604 is fitted in a typical executive layout offering a 10–12 passenger double-club arrangement with a forward club and optional divan, together with an internal baggage compartment suited to transcontinental missions. Avionics aboard the type generation for this airframe are commonly the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite, which supports the aircraft’s long-range IFR operations and fleet-standard avionics maintenance practices. Based in Miami, missions flown by this airframe under PELO AVIATION LLC are consistent with executive transport and longer-range charter work, leveraging the 4,000 nm range and cruise of 436 kts. Maintenance considerations emphasize scheduled airframe inspections and CF34 series engine support cycles typical for aircraft of this vintage.
The CANADAIR CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 occupies a performance niche as a long-range, mid-size business jet, offering transcontinental capability and a high-cabin comfort standard for its era. Demand in the buyer and charter market for this model typically balances the platform’s proven reliability, avionics baseline such as Pro Line 4, and lifecycle costs driven by CF34 engine maintenance. Resale and valuation for a 1998 Challenger 604 like N444CZ reflect age, avionics/engine condition, and completion configuration, resulting in the stated estimated value of $6,000,000.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N444CZ | N117AA | N580KR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 5363 | 5060 | 5148 |
| Year Manufactured | 1998 | 1990 | 1994 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | 8 Hours |
| Range | 4000 NM | 3430 NM | 3289 NM |
| Max Speed | 468 MPH | 459 MPH | 459 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |