N4868

This entry documents the specific airframe bearing tail number N4868, a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 604) built in 2013 with serial number 5942. The airframe is recorded in the U.S. registry and is owned by TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in North Salt Lake, UT, US; the corporate ownership and U.S. registration indicate use in American-based charter or corporate transport operations. The registry notes a transport seating configuration of 22 seats, while the factory and typical executive fitment would be smaller; registry lists 22 seats transport configuration is a notable record entry. Valuation data places this airframe at $12,795,000, reflecting its model year, configuration, and market factors.

This airframe is commonly configured with a typical executive eight–12 place cabin layout, although the registry entry for this specific aircraft lists 22 seats in a transport configuration, indicating adaptability between VIP and higher-density roles. The installed avionics for CL-600/CL-604 variants is commonly the Collins Pro Line suite, which this airframe is noted to carry as a typical fitment, supporting complex IFR and long-range operations. With a long-range capability of 4,000 nm and a cruise speed around 459 kts, missions for this aircraft typically include transcontinental U.S. hops and transoceanic point-to-point charter flights within its range envelope. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect standard Challenger 600-series practices driven by the twin GE CF34-3B engines and corporate trust ownership with a North Salt Lake, UT, base for record-keeping and operational oversight.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 604) family occupies the large-cabin, long-range corporate jet niche, offering higher payload and cabin comfort compared with smaller light and midsize business jets. Competing types include later Challenger variants and large-cabin competitors from Gulfstream and Dassault, though the Challenger 604 remains attractive for operators seeking robust range and lower acquisition cost relative to newer models. Engines of the GE CF34-3B class and an established avionics fit like Collins Pro Line affect maintenance cycles and parts availability, which together with the 2013 build year and $12,795,000 valuation inform resale and charter market demand.