N501KV

This entry covers airframe N501KV, a 1995-built Bombardier Challenger 601-3R (CL-600-2B16), constructor serial number 5173. The airframe was manufactured by Canadair Ltd (later Bombardier Aerospace) and is registered in the United States (US). Current owner is the corporation ROMAN EMPIRE ABA SERVICES INC, based in Goodyear, Arizona, US; the airframe’s operator/home base is recorded in Goodyear, AZ. The jet is powered by a pair of CF34-series turbofans and is valued at approximately $4,250,000 on current summary listings. Notable registry action: the airframe’s corporate ownership and domestic registration tie its operational and maintenance oversight to U.S. standards.

The Challenger 601-3R airframe N501KV is configured with a 22-seat layout, reflecting a high-density business or corporate transport interior rather than a sparse executive layout. Typical mission profiles for this specific aircraft would include medium- to long-range point-to-point charters and corporate repositioning flights within its 3,430 nm range and cruise speed near 442 kts, operating from its Goodyear, AZ base. Avionics and cabin fit on this airframe are consistent with Challenger 601-3R standards, supporting transcontinental operations to FL410 (41,000 ft). Maintenance considerations center on CF34-3A1 engine support and the Challenger series’ established APU and airframe systems; corporate ownership implies scheduled maintenance under U.S. regulatory oversight.

The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R (CL-600-2B16) occupies the large-cabin, mid-to-long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability and a roomy cabin for up to 22 seats in higher-density configurations. Competing types in its era include early Gulfstream and Falcon models that trade cabin volume, range, and speed differently. Residual market demand for Challenger 601-3R airframes is driven by fleet availability, refurbishments, and CF34 engine support; at an estimated value of $4,250,000, resale considerations hinge on maintenance history, avionics upgrades, and interior refurbishments specific to this serial (5173) airframe.