N49TD

This airframe, registered as N49TD, is a 2008-build Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 with manufacturer serial number 5755. It is owned by CHALLENGER LLC, an LLC based in Chesterfield, MO, US, and carries a United States registry. The airframe’s known documentation indicates executive-configurable seating and the operator/home base is tied to the owner’s Chesterfield, Missouri location. Notable registry actions include its listing under the owner name CHALLENGER LLC and configuration entries showing up to 22 seats depending on interior layout.

The individual airframe typically carries a standard executive interior described as a 10–12 passenger executive layout (double-club or forward club/divan) with a forward galley and enclosed lavatory, while registry entries acknowledge up to 22 seats depending on configuration. Avionics fits reported for this hull are typically Collins Pro Line 4, a common fit for the 604 series supporting corporate and charter operations. Operational missions for this aircraft are consistent with long-range executive transport and high-utilization charter work, leveraging its 4,017 nm range and cruise speed of 459 kts for transcontinental and certain transoceanic sectors. Maintenance considerations align with its twin CF34-3B engines and Bombardier Challenger 604 airframe systems, with cabin refurbishment and avionics updates typical over a 2008-vintage service life.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 occupies a mid-to-large cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering higher passenger flexibility and range than light jets while remaining more economical to operate than ultra-long-range types. Competing models include later Challenger derivatives and large-cabin offerings from Gulfstream and Dassault in adjacent mission bands. Buyer and charter demand historically favors well-equipped 604s with modern avionics like Collins Pro Line 4, and resale and maintenance considerations center on engine hours for the CF34-3B pair and interior refurbishment options that can alter the certified seat count up to 22.