N495SM

The airframe bearing tail number N495SM is a 2008-built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605, constructor serial 5741, manufactured by Bombardier Inc. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to N371G LLC, an LLC based in San Diego, CA, US, which serves as the listed owner/operator. Valued at approximately $9,000,000, this specific Challenger 605 presents a typical late-2000s Challenger configuration and is certified for up to 22 seats while commonly operated in an executive layout.

This airframe typically operates in an executive configuration accommodating approximately 10–12 passengers across two to three cabin zones, while retaining certification for up to 22 seats for higher-density missions. The Challenger 605 on this registration is commonly equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, with many 605s, including examples of this era, fitted with the Pro Line 21 Advanced package for enhanced situational awareness and flight-deck integration. With a long-range capability of 4,045 nm and a cruise speed near 470 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and transoceanic business missions from its San Diego base. Maintenance considerations align with CF34-3B engine lifecycle programs and Challenger-series structural inspection regimes typical for late-2000s airframes.

The Bombardier Challenger 605 occupies the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering a balance of transcontinental range, spacious cabin, and proven systems. It competes with aircraft such as late-model Gulfstream G150/G200 derivatives and Dassault Falcon 2000 variants for charter and corporate buyers seeking large-cabin comfort without ultra-long-range performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2008 Challenger 605 like N495SM include monitoring CF34 engine shop visits, avionics upgrades (often to Pro Line 21 Advanced), and airframe inspection cycles; the listed value of $9,000,000 reflects market factors for aircraft of this vintage and equipment level.