N501JQ

This entry covers the specific airframe N501JQ, a 1998-built Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) bearing serial number 5376. The airframe is owned by Berard Aviation Inc, a corporation based in Port Angeles, WA, US, and is registered in the US registry. No additional change-of-ownership events are published beyond the current corporate holding; the airframe is recorded with a market valuation of $5,394,908, which reflects typical mid-life valuation considerations for Challenger 604 airframes equipped in executive layouts and maintained to corporate standards.

The cabin of N501JQ is configured in a typical executive layout for the type, arranged for 10–12 passengers in a two-zone configuration with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, though the Challenger 604 platform and some operator certifications permit layouts reflecting up to 19/22 transport seating. Avionics fit for the airframe is commonly the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite, with operators on this platform sometimes electing ProLine Precision Plus or HUD upgrades; the specific avionics fit for this registration follows the platform norms as no bespoke avionics record is separately published. Typical operations for this airframe would include medium- to long-range corporate missions within its 4,027 nm capability at cruise speeds around 459 kts, operating from the owner’s Pacific Northwest base to domestic and transcontinental destinations as required. Maintenance considerations follow Challenger 604 standards for CF34-3B powerplants and corporate two-engine, multi-crew fixed-wing operation.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) represented by N501JQ occupies the heavy light / small mid-size long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and a spacious executive cabin relative to many light jets. Competing models in its era and mission class include long-range derivatives from Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon 2000 variants, and later-generation Bombardier Challengers and Globals for buyers seeking greater range or cabin volume. Buyer and charter demand for well-maintained Challenger 604s remains steady for operators valuing cabin comfort and range versus operating costs; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on CF34-3B engine hours, avionics configuration (Pro Line 4 or upgraded suites), and interior refurbishment history, all key drivers of valuation around the cited $5,394,908.